Association of plasma C-reactive protein level with the prevalence of colorectal adenoma: the Colorectal Adenoma Study in Tokyo

Abstract Epidemiologic studies have identified a positive association between obesity and colorectal neoplasia. Adiposity induces systemic low-grade inflammation, which is commonly assessed with a sensitive biomarker, C-reactive protein (CRP). To understand the molecular mechanisms of obesity in the...

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Main Authors: Nano Kigawa, Sanjeev Budhathoki, Taiki Yamaji, Motoki Iwasaki, Manami Inoue, Shoichiro Tsugane
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2017
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/d8868638854e44c08938954710997903
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