Evaluating the Role of VDR Polymorphisms and Beta-catenin Signaling in Colorectal Neoplasia

Colorectal cancer is estimated to cause approximately 50,000 deaths each year in the United States. Epidemiological studies have demonstrated an inverse association between sunlight exposure, which stimulates the formation of vitamin D in the skin, and colorectal carcinoma. Laboratory studies report...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Egan, Jan Bailey
Other Authors: Thompson, Patricia A.
Language:EN
Published: The University of Arizona. 2009
Subjects:
APC
VDR
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10150/195709