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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 21, 2006; 12(3): 465-467
Published online Jan 21, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i3.465
Table 1 Telomerase activity and hTERT expression in four different groups
GroupnTelomerase n (%)hTERT n (%)
Colorectal carcinoma3025 (83.33)a23 (76.67)a
Adjacent peritumoral tissues304 (13.33)5 (16.67)
Adenomatoid polyp202 (10.00)2 (10.00)
Normal mucosa301 (3.33)1 (3.33)