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Re-analysis of the Xq27-Xq28 region suggests a weak association of an X-linked gene with sporadic testicular germ cell tumour without cryptorchidism.
European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990) - 1 Aug 2006
Lutke Holzik M F, Hoekstra H J, Sijmons R H, Sonneveld D J A, van der Steege G, Sleijfer D Th, Nolte I M
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BACKGROUND: A testicular germ cell tumour (TGCT) predisposing gene has been mapped to the Xq27 region on the X chromosome. These linkage findings remain to be confirmed by other studies. METHODS: In 276 patients and 169 unaffected first-degree male relatives, 12 microsatellite markers covering th...
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