Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in MicroRNA Binding Sites: Implications in Colorectal Cancer

Cancer is a complex genetic disorder, characterised by uncontrolled cell proliferation and caused by altered expression of oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes. When cell proliferation pertains to colon, it is called colorectal cancer. Most of colorectal cancer causing genes are potential targets f...

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Main Authors: Panchalee Bhaumik, Chandrasekhar Gopalakrishnan, Balu Kamaraj, Rituraj Purohit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/547154