Abstract | BACKGROUND: Abnormal areas in normal-appearing flat colonic mucosa (field defects) may predispose individuals to colon cancer. Markers of field defects would indicate cancer risk. METHODS: RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: AI and aberrant DBA reactivity are promising indicators of colon cancer risk. Our results attest to the importance of obtaining multiple samples to assess colon cancer risk because of the patchy nature of field defects.
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Authors | Harris Bernstein, Hana Holubec, James A Warneke, Harinder Garewal, David L Earnest, Claire M Payne, Denise J Roe, Haiyan Cui, Elaine L Jacobson, Carol Bernstein |
Journal | Annals of surgical oncology
(Ann Surg Oncol)
Vol. 9
Issue 5
Pg. 505-17
(Jun 2002)
ISSN: 1068-9265 [Print] United States |
PMID | 12052764
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S., Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adenocarcinoma
(etiology, physiopathology, surgery)
- Apoptosis
- Biomarkers, Tumor
(analysis)
- Cell Differentiation
- Colon
(pathology)
- Colonic Neoplasms
(etiology, physiopathology, surgery)
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Intestinal Mucosa
(cytology, pathology)
- NAD
(analysis)
- Risk Factors
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