Genetic alterations in esophageal cancer.

doi:10.1007/s00595-004-2885-3

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Genetic alterations in esophageal cancer.

Surgery today - 1 Jan 2005

Kuwano Hiroyuki, Kato Hiroyuki, Miyazaki Tatsuya, Fukuchi Minoru, Masuda Norihiro, Nakajima Masanobu, Fukai Yasuyuki, Sohda Makoto, Kimura Hitoshi, Faried Ahmad

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Esophageal cancer is a common malignancy with a striking variation in geographical distribution; a reflection of exposure to specific environmental factors, which are still poorly defined. We discuss the recent progress made in the investigation of the molecular biology of esophageal cancer, addressing the topics of genetic alterations, methylation, overexpression of molecules thought to cause malignant...

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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
ErbB Receptors
Esophageal Neoplasms
Female
Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
Humans
Incidence
Japan
Male
Molecular Biology
Mutation
Neoplasm Staging
Prognosis

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PMID: 15622457
DOI: 10.1007/s00595-004-2885-3

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