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Three novel mutations of the APC gene in Korean patients with familial adenomatous polyposis.
Cancer genetics and cytogenetics - 1 Jul 2010
Jang Yun Ha, Lim Seok-Byung, Kim Mi-Jung, Chung Hee-Jung, Yoo Han-Wook, Byeon Jeong-Sik, Myung Seung-Jae, Lee Woochang, Chun Sail, Min Won-Ki
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Germline mutations within the adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) gene are associated with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), an autosomal dominant disease predisposing individuals to colorectal cancer. Identification of APC mutations has important implications for genetic counseling and management of FAP patients. We examined the APC mutation status of 10 Korean FAP patients by polymerase chain reaction-direct...
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