COX-2 gene rs689466 polymorphism is associated with increased risk of colorectal cancer among Caucasians: a meta-analysis
Abstract Dryer Filter Spigot Background Several studies have reported the Cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) rs689466 polymorphism as a susceptibility locus of colorectal cancer (CRC), but their findings are inconsistent.Thus, this meta-analysis was performed to more accurately identify the effects of this polymorphism on CRC risk.Methods Potential case-cont