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M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Multigene model for lung cancer revealed
April 10th, 2005
Scientists discovered that multiple genetic factors contribute to lung cancer. According to published research from the United States, "Lung cancer risk is largely attributed to tobacco exposure, but genetic predisposition also plays an etiologic role." "Several studies have investigated the involvement of genetic predisposition in lung cancer aggregation in affected families, although with inconsistent results. Some studies have provided evidence for Mendelian inheritance, whereas others have suggested that environmental models are most appropriate for lung cancer aggregation in families," recounted H.Y. Xu and colleagues from the M.D. Anderson...
Source: Aging & Elder Health Week (2005-04-10)
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