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K-ras and p53 mutations and overexpressions as prognostic factors in female rectal carcinoma.
Anticancer research - 1 Jan 2000
Hirvikoski P, Auvinen A, Servomaa K, Kiuru A, Rytömaa T, Makkonen K, Kosma V M
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BACKGROUND: The present study was undertaken to determine the prognostic significance of K-ras, p53 and bcl-2 in female rectal carcinoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The mutations in K-ras and p53 genes were analysed using SSCP and direct sequencing. The expression of K-ras, bcl-2 and p53 proteins was determined immunohistochemically. RESULTS: Mutations of K-ras and p53 genes were detected in 12% and 38% of the...
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