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CDH1 and CDH13 methylation in serum is an independent prognostic marker in cervical cancer patients
22 Dec 2003
Abstract excerpt
Cervical cancer is the principal cause of death due to cancer in women. Five-year survival rate ranges from 15-80%, depending on the extent of the disease. New predictive markers for relapse may increase survival rates by improving treatment of patients at high risk for relapse. The gene products of CDH1 and CDH13, namely E-cadherin and H-cadherin, play a key role in cell-cell adhesion. Inactivation of the...
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