The <it>Int7G24A </it>variant of transforming growth factor-beta receptor type I is a risk factor for colorectal cancer in the male Spanish population: a case-control study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The <it>Int7G24A </it>variant of transforming growth factor-beta receptor type I <it>(TGFBR1) </it>has been shown to increase the risk for kidney, ovarian, bladder, lung and breast cancers. Its role in colorec...

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Main Authors: Lázaro Rafael, Ochoa Enrique, Montenegro Paola, Barberá Víctor-Manuel, Martínez-Cantó Ana, Castillejo María-Isabel, Guarinos Carla, Mata-Balaguer Trinidad, Castillejo Adela, Guillén-Ponce Carmen, Carrato Alfredo, Soto José-Luís
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/9/406