G protein-coupled receptor LGR6 is an independent risk factor for colon adenocarcinoma

Wenjing Wang1, Shigang Ding2, Hejun Zhang1

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China.

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