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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Jan 15, 2016; 8(1): 83-98
Published online Jan 15, 2016. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v8.i1.83
Published online Jan 15, 2016. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v8.i1.83
Molecular approach to genetic and epigenetic pathogenesis of early-onset colorectal cancer
Gulcin Tezcan, Berrin Tunca, Secil Ak, Gulsah Cecener, Unal Egeli, Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, 16059 Bursa, Turkey
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to performing literature search and analysing results; Tezcan G and Tunca B wrote the manuscript.
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Correspondence to: Berrin Tunca, PhD, Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, Görükle Kampüsü, 16059 Bursa, Turkey. btunca@uludag.edu.tr
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Received: June 24, 2015
Peer-review started: June 28, 2015
First decision: September 17, 2015
Revised: October 1, 2015
Accepted: November 10, 2015
Article in press: November 11, 2015
Published online: January 15, 2016
Peer-review started: June 28, 2015
First decision: September 17, 2015
Revised: October 1, 2015
Accepted: November 10, 2015
Article in press: November 11, 2015
Published online: January 15, 2016
Core Tip
Core tip: Early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) cases are heterogeneous population that include both hereditary and sporadic forms of the colorectal cancer (CRC). EOCRC cases have some distinguishing clinical and pathological features than elder age CRC. Recent findings about molecular genetics and epigenetic basis of EOCRC gave rise to new alternative therapy protocols. We herein discuss the latest findings about genetic and epigenetic features of EOCRC.