Genetics of Colorectal Cancer
Download or Read eBook Genetics of Colorectal Cancer PDF written by John D. Potter and published by Springer. This book was released on 2008-12-08 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : John D. Potter |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 309 |
Release | : 2008-12-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 0387095675 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780387095677 |
Rating | : 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Genetics of Colorectal Cancer by : John D. Potter
Book excerpt: Genetic susceptibility refers to how variations in a person’s genes increase or decrease his or her susceptibility to environmental factors, such as chemicals, radiation and lifestyle (diet and smoking). This volume will explore the latest findings in the area of genetic susceptibility to gastrointestinal cancers, focusing on molecular epidemiology, DNA repair, and gene-environment interactions to identify factors that affect the incidence of GI cancers. Topics will include germline susceptibility, including Mendelian patterns of inheritance and gene-environment interactions that lead to cancer etiology.