Intestinal PTGS2 mRNA levels, PTGS2 gene polymorphisms, and colorectal carcinogenesis
Intestinal PTGS2 mRNA levels, PTGS2 gene polymorphisms, and colorectal carcinogenesis
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Inflammation is a major risk factor for development of colorectal cancer (CRC). Prostaglandin synthase cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) encoded by the PTGS2 gene is the rate limiting enzyme in prostaglandin synthesis and therefore plays a distinct role as regulator of inflammation.
PTGS2 mRNA levels were determined in intestinal tissues from 85 intestin...
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Intestinal PTGS2 mRNA levels, PTGS2 gene polymorphisms, and colorectal carcinogenesis
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1558089182
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1558089182
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0105254
