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High-resolution analysis of HLA class I alterations in colorectal cancer.
BMC cancer - 2 Oct 2006
Dierssen Jan Willem F, de Miranda Noel F C C, Mulder Arend, van Puijenbroek Marjo, Verduyn Willem, Claas Frans H J, van de Velde Cornelis J H, Jan Fleuren Gert, Cornelisse Cees J, Corver Willem E, Morreau Hans
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BACKGROUND: Previous studies indicate that alterations in Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) class I expression are frequent in colorectal tumors. This would suggest serious limitations for immunotherapy-based strategies involving T-cell recognition. Distinct patterns of HLA surface expression might conceal different immune escape mechanisms employed by the tumors and are worth further study. METHOD: We applied...
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