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Risk factors for a serous cancer precursor ("p53 signature") in women with inherited BRCA mutations.
Gynecologic oncology - 1 Nov 2008
Saleemuddin Aasia, Folkins Ann K, Garrett Leslie, Garber Judy, Muto Michael G, Crum Christopher P, Tworoger Shelley
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Pelvic (ovarian) serous carcinomas frequently contain p53 mutations. Recently, a candidate serous cancer precursor (the p53 signature) with p53 mutations and other features in common with serous cancer has been discovered in distal fallopian tube mucosa. This study examined the relationship of putative ovarian cancer risk factors with the presence of p53 signatures in women with BRCA mutations...
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