Elevated C-peptide and insulin predict increased risk of colorectal adenomas in normal mucosa

Elevated C-peptide and insulin predict increased risk of colorectal adenomas in normal mucosa

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Lower concentrations of the insulin���like growth factor binding protein-1 (IGFBP-1) and elevated concentrations of insulin or C-peptide have been associated with an increase in colorectal cancer risk (CRC). However few studies have...

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Main Authors: Vidal Adriana C, Lund Pauline, Hoyo Cathrine, Galanko Joseph, Burcal Lauren, Holston Rachel, Massa Berri, Omofoye Oluwaseun, Sandler Robert S, Keku Temitope O
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Insulin
C-peptide
Insulin-like growth factor binding protein
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/12/389

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