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Differential aminoacylase expression in neuroblastoma
2 Dec 2010
Abstract excerpt
Neuroblastoma, a cancer of the sympathetic nervous system, is the most common extracranial solid tumor in children. MYCN amplification and increased BDNF/TrkB signaling are features of high-risk tumors; yet, only ˜25% of malignant tumors display these features. Thus, the identification of additional biomarkers and therapeutic targets is essential. As aminoacylase 1 (ACY1), an amino acid deacetylase, is a putative...
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