The leptin gene family and colorectal cancer: interaction with smoking behavior and family history of cancer.

The leptin gene family and colorectal cancer: interaction with smoking behavior and family history of cancer.

BACKGROUND: Pathologic condition associated with metabolic syndrome traits seems to increase the risk of colorectal cancer. One mechanism underlying this relationship may involve the growth-promoting effects of the circulation hormones associated with obesity and insulin resistance, such as leptin....

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Main Authors: Li Liu, Rong Zhong, Sheng Wei, Hao Xiang, Jigui Chen, Duoshuang Xie, Jieyun Yin, Li Zou, Jingwen Sun, Wei Chen, Xiaoping Miao, Shaofa Nie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3620466?pdf=render

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