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[The genetics of glioma: molecular classification].
Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983) - 23 Oct 2004
Taillibert Sophie, Pedretti Marta, Sanson Marc
Abstract excerpt
Gliomas result from specific genetic alterations--such as activation of specific oncogenes and/or inactivation of specific tumor suppressor genes. These alterations affect specific pathways involved in either signal transduction or cell cycle control, leading to phenotypic changes such as uncontrolled proliferation, inhibition of apoptosis, genetic instability, invasive properties. Tumoral progression includes...
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