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Mutations of Fas (APO-1/CD95) and p53 genes in nonmelanoma skin cancer.
Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery - 1 Jan 2000
Boldrini Laura, Loggini Barbara, Gisfredi Silvia, Zucconi Ylenia, Baldinotti Fulvia, Fogli Antonella, Simi Paolo, Cervadoro Gregorio, Barachini Paolo, Basolo Fulvio, Pingitore Raffaele, Fontanini Gabriella
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: There is considerable evidence that apoptosis plays an important role in the pathogenesis of a wide variety of skin diseases. Apoptosis failure may ensure the survival of transformed cells prone to sustain further genetic damage and it plays an important part in the development of tumors. Genetic alterations of Fas and p53, with consequent inactivation of gene protein products, may be involved in...
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