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Diagnosis of microsatellite instability-positive colorectal cancer.
Expert review of molecular diagnostics - 1 May 2001
Starostik P, Müller-Hermelink H K
Abstract excerpt
The continuing increase in knowledge regarding the genetic basis of carcinogenesis has led to diverse efforts to exploit this knowledge clinically, primarily in the form of predictive genetic testing. In conjunction with family history, gene tests are intended to improve individual cancer risk assessment. At present, genetic testing for colorectal cancer (CRC) risk--in the form of microsatellite instability (MSI)...
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