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Adverse Prognostic Effect of Methylation in Colorectal Cancer Is Reversed by Microsatellite Instability
10 Oct 2003
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PURPOSE: DNA methylation is an important biologic event in colorectal cancer and in some cases is associated with the development of microsatellite instability (MSI). In this study, we sought to determine the prognostic significance of DNA methylation, both in univariate analysis and in concert with other clinicopathologic factors known to influence outcome. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Fresh tissue (625 cancers) was...
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