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The mitochondrial DNA 4,977-bp deletion and its implication in copy number alteration in colorectal cancer
13 Jan 2011
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BACKGROUND: qualitative and quantitative changes in human mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) have been implicated in various cancer types. A 4,977 bp deletion in the major arch of the mitochondrial genome is one of the most common mutations associated with a variety of human diseases and aging. METHODS: we conducted a comprehensive study on clinical features and mtDNA of 104 colorectal cancer patients in the Wenzhou area...
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