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Molecular characterization of Patched-associated rhabdomyosarcoma.
The Journal of pathology - 1 Jul 2003
Kappler Roland, Calzada-Wack Julia, Schnitzbauer Udo, Koleva Milena, Herwig Astrid, Piontek Guido, Graedler Florian, Adamski Jerzy, Heinzmann Ulrich, Schlegel Jürgen, Hemmerlein Bernhard, Quintanilla-Martinez Leticia, Hahn Heidi
Abstract excerpt
Mutations in the human homologue of Drosophila Patched1 (PTCH1) have been found in several common tumours including basal cell carcinoma, medulloblastoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS). Medulloblastoma and RMS are also present in the murine model for Ptch1 deficiency. Tumours in heterozygous Ptch1(neo67/+) mice consistently exhibit elevated transcript levels of the proto-oncogene Gli1, of Ptch1 itself, and of the...
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