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Loss of heterozygosity, microsatellite instability and TP53 gene status in ovarian carcinomas.
Anticancer research - 1 Jan 2000
Plisiecka-Hałasa Joanna, Dansonka-Mieszkowska Agnieszka, Kraszewska Ewa, Dańska-Bidzińska Anna, Kupryjańczyk Jolanta
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Microsatellite instability (MSI) and loss of heterozygosity (LOH) are frequent events in ovarian carcinogenesis; however, little is known as to their clinical significance and association with other molecular lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twelve microsatellite markers for MSI and LOH analysis were used in 64 ovarian carcinomas with known TP53 mutational status. The clinical importance of molecular...
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