Colorectal Cancer Risk Lower With Certain Gene Variation

A new study published in the October 1 issue of JAMA reports that decreased colorectal cancer risk is linked to variation of a gene for a protein hormone that is secreted by fat cells. Previous research has pointed towards a link between colorectal cancer risk and obesity. Serum levels of adiponectin - a hormone secreted by fat tissue - are inversely related with obesity and high levels of insulin.

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Filed under: Colorectal Cancer on October 3rd, 2008