[Detection of mutated ras-oncogene in pancreatic cancers: improved diagnostic possibilities using molecular biology techniques?].

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[Detection of mutated ras-oncogene in pancreatic cancers: improved diagnostic possibilities using molecular biology techniques?].

Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie - 1 Jun 1992

Herzig K H, Schäffer M, Rosewicz S, Fölsch U R

Abstract excerpt

C-Ki-ras oncogenes have been detected by polymerase chain reaction in the majority of pancreatic carcinomas. The biological role of ras oncogenes in pancreatic carcinogenesis is unknown. This review summarizes the current knowledge of ras oncogenes in pancreatic carcinomas, the different techniqu...

Topics

Cell Division
Humans
Mutation
Pancreas
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Proto-Oncogene Proteins p21(ras)

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