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Frequent hypermethylation of RASSF1A in early flat-type colorectal tumors.
Oncogene - 25 Nov 2004
Sakamoto Naoto, Terai Takeshi, Ajioka Yoichi, Abe Satoshi, Kobayasi Osamu, Hirai Shu, Hino Okio, Watanabe Hidenobu, Sato Nobuhiro, Shimoda Tadakazu, Fujii Hiroaki
Abstract excerpt
Flat colorectal tumors, characterized by high-grade dysplasia from early small flat mucosal lesions, exhibit a relatively aggressive clinical behavior and are known for their infrequent K-ras mutations. In this study, we investigated the methylation status of the RASSF1A promoter in association w...
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