Article
Genetic alterations of the tumor suppressor gene WWOX in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
Cancer research - 15 Apr 2002
Kuroki Tamotsu, Trapasso Francesco, Shiraishi Takeshi, Alder Hansjuerg, Mimori Koshi, Mori Masaki, Croce Carlo M
Abstract excerpt
The WWOX (WW domain containing oxidoreductase) gene was recently identified as a candidate tumor suppressor gene at 16q23.3-24.1, a chromosome region that spans the common fragile site FRA16D. To evaluate the potential role of the WWOX gene in esophageal squamous cell carcinomas, we examined 36 t...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
