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Analyses of microsatellite instability and the transforming growth factor-beta receptor type II gene mutation in sporadic human gastrointestinal cancer.
Cancer genetics and cytogenetics - 1 Nov 1999
Tomita S, Miyazato H, Tamai O, Muto Y, Toda T
Abstract excerpt
Microsatellite instability (MSI) and transforming growth factor-beta receptor type II (RII) gene mutation have been reported in many types of tumors and their instance seem to vary among the tumors investigated. To determine the relation between MSI and RII gene mutation in sporadic gastrointestinal cancer development, 21 esophageal, 19 gastric, and 27 colorectal cancers were investigated. The presence of MSI was...
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