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Multiple Mechanisms of Telomere Maintenance Exist and Differentially Affect Clinical Outcome in Diffuse Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma
1 Jul 2008
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PURPOSE: This study aims to investigate the prevalence of the two known telomere maintenance mechanisms, telomerase activity (TA) and alternative lengthening of telomeres (ALT), and to assess their prognostic relevance in diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (DMPM). EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: In 44 DMPM specimens obtained from 38 patients, TA was determined using the telomeric repeat amplification protocol and ALT...
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