A gene-wide investigation on polymorphisms in the taste receptor 2R14 (<it>TAS2R14</it>) and susceptibility to colorectal cancer

• Main Authors: Novotny Jan (Author), Vodickova Ludmila (Author), Carrai Maura (Author), Naccarati Alessio (Author), Pardini Barbara (Author), Vodicka Pavel (Author), Campa Daniele (Author), Hemminki Kari (Author), Försti Asta (Author), Barale Roberto (Author), Canzian Federico (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Molecular sensing in the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract is responsible for the detection of ingested harmful drugs and toxins, thereby genetic polymorphisms affecting the capability of initiating these responses may be critical for the...