Introduction to molecular and clinical genetics of colorectal cancer syndromes Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The understanding of molecular genetics in the field of gastroenterology has rapidly grown over the last two decades. In recent years many genes involved in the disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract such as colorectal cancer (CRC) and inflammatory bowel disease have been identified. The elucidation of the molecular genetics of these diseases made it possible to study the high-penetrance susceptibility genes for disease-causing ...