Overexpression of p53 protein and point mutation of K-ras genes in primary carcinoma of the small intestine

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Primary carcinoma of the small intestine is rare and represent about 0.5% of all gastrointestinal malignancies. The aim of this study was to examine the biological characteristics of primary carcinoma of the small intestine by immunohistochemical and nested polymerase chain reaction methods. Thirty-five primary carcinomas (12 in the duodenum and 23 in the jejunum or ileum) from 35 patients were studied...

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