Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Colorectal Neoplasia

Colorectal neoplasia refers to abnormal tissue growth in the colon or rectum that may be benign or progress to cancer. Research published in Colon And Rectal Cancer has examined multiple dimensions of this condition, including the molecular pathways through which normal tissue transforms into malignancy. One area of…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 10× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2471-7061 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Colorectal neoplasia refers to abnormal tissue growth in the colon or rectum that may be benign or progress to cancer. Research published in Colon And Rectal Cancer has examined multiple dimensions of this condition, including the molecular pathways through which normal tissue transforms into malignancy. One area of investigation has focused on serrated lesions, which represent an alternative route to colorectal carcinogenesis distinct from the traditional adenoma-carcinoma sequence. The journal has also addressed prevention strategies, specifically evaluating the role of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in reducing colorectal cancer risk. Additionally, research has explored diagnostic approaches using molecular biomarkers, including the quantification of microRNAs through absolute digital PCR as a potential screening tool for colon cancer detection. Understanding colorectal neoplasia matters because early identification of precancerous lesions and cancers significantly improves treatment outcomes, and clarifying the diverse pathways to malignancy informs both surveillance protocols and preventive interventions. The spectrum of work published reflects ongoing efforts to refine detection methods, elucidate biological mechanisms, and identify pharmacological approaches that may reduce disease burden in at-risk populations.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 10 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Colorectal Neoplasia, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Colon And Rectal Cancer (ISSN 2471-7061).

Journal editorial board
Frank A. Frizelle · New Zealand Gennaro Galizia · Italy Tamotsu Tsukahara · Japan

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