Phase I/II study of prevention of Colorectal Cancer CRC with Allopurinol in High-Risk Subjects
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DISEASE(S): Colon Adenoma,Chemoprevention Of Colorectal Cancer
PROVIDER: 2519335 | ecrin-mdr-crc |
REPOSITORIES: ECRIN MDR
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