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Combined DNA flow cytometry and sorting with k-ras2 mutation spectrum analysis and the prognosis of human sporadic colorectal cancer.
Cytometry - 15 Aug 2002
Geido Elio, Sciutto Andrea, Rubagotti Alessandra, Oliani Cristina, Monaco Roberto, Risio Mauro, Giaretti Walter
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Activation of the k-ras2 pathways and chromosomal instability leading to aneuploidy in human sporadic colorectal cancer (sCRC) is essential to the tumor cell ability to survive, grow, and metastatize. METHODS: The study included 135 patients with sCRC who were followed up for a median of 72 months. Multiple fresh-frozen fragments obtained from superficial and invasive areas of the tumors were mixed...
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