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Cholinergic switch associated with morphological differentiation in neuroblastoma.
The Journal of pathology - 1 Dec 2009
Bourdeaut Franck, Janoueix-Lerosey Isabelle, Lucchesi Carlo, Paris Régine, Ribeiro Agnès, de Pontual Loïc, Amiel Jeanne, Lyonnet Stanislas, Pierron Gaëlle, Michon Jean, Peuchmaur Michel, Delattre Olivier
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The morphology of malignant cells distinguishes between undifferentiated, poorly differentiated and differentiating neuroblastomas and constitutes a strong prognostic factor. Spontaneous or treatment-induced maturation characterizes a subset of neuroblastomas. It constitutes the basis of retinoic acid treatment to improve survival in aggressive neuroblastomas. However, the molecular events that drive...
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