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Detection of microsatellite instability in colorectal cancer using an alternative multiplex assay of quasi-monomorphic mononucleotide markers.
The Journal of molecular diagnostics : JMD - 1 Mar 2008
Deschoolmeester Vanessa, Baay Marc, Wuyts Wim, Van Marck Eric, Van Damme Nancy, Vermeulen Peter, Lukaszuk Krzysztof, Lardon Filip, Vermorken Jan B
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Colorectal malignancies demonstrating microsatellite instability (MSI) have a very heterogeneous histological appearance, better prognosis, and altered response to therapy. Consequently, identification of the MSI phenotype is both relevant and interesting as a screening and prognostic tool and as a potential predictive factor of chemotherapeutic response. Several groups have argued for the exclusive use of...
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