Article
Promoter methylation profile in gallbladder cancer.
Journal of gastroenterology - 1 Mar 2006
Roa Juan Carlos, Anabalón Leonardo, Roa Iván, Melo Angélica, Araya Juan Carlos, Tapia Oscar, de Aretxabala Xavier, Muñoz Sergio, Schneider Barbara
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Methylation in the promoter region of genes is an important mechanism of inactivation of tumor suppressor genes. Our objective was to analyze the methylation pattern of some of the genes involved in carcinogenesis of the gallbladder, examining the immunohistochemical expression of pro...
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