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Overview
The most potent risk factor in the development of hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer is gene mutations caused by defective DNA mismatch repair.[1]
Risk Factors
- The most potent risk factor in the development of hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer is gene mutations caused by defective DNA mismatch repair.[1]
- The main genes associated with high risk of developing hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer, include:[1]
- MLH1
- MSH2
- MSH6
- PMS2
- To learn more about hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer genetic mutations click here