Whole genome expression array profiling highlights differences in mucosal defense genes in Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma.

Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) has become a major concern in Western countries due to rapid rises in incidence coupled with very poor survival rates. One of the key risk factors for the development of this cancer is the presence of Barrett's esophagus (BE), which is believed to form in respons...

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Main Authors: Derek J Nancarrow, Andrew D Clouston, B Mark Smithers, David C Gotley, Paul A Drew, David I Watson, Sonika Tyagi, Nicholas K Hayward, David C Whiteman, Australian Cancer Study, Study of Digestive Health
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/21829465/?tool=EBI