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K-ras mutations in non-small-cell lung carcinoma: a review.
Clinical lung cancer - 1 Jul 2006
Aviel-Ronen Sarit, Blackhall Fiona H, Shepherd Frances A, Tsao Ming-Sound
Abstract excerpt
The Ras proteins are pivotal regulators of cellular proliferation, differentiation, motility, and apoptosis. Mutations on the K-ras gene have been found in 20%-30% of non-small-cell lung cancers and are believed to play a key role in this malignancy. Herein, we review the complex biochemical mechanisms through which K-ras exerts its cellular effects and the results from studies designed to evaluate the clinical...
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