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Prognostic significance of truncating TP53 mutations in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Clinical cancer research : an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research - 1 Jun 2011
Lindenbergh-van der Plas Marlon, Brakenhoff Ruud H, Kuik Dirk J, Buijze Marijke, Bloemena Elisabeth, Snijders Peter J F, Leemans C René, Braakhuis Boudewijn J M
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: TP53 is a key gene in cellular homeostasis and is frequently mutated in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). There is a variety of TP53 mutations, each with its own biological and clinical implication. Aim of the study was to assess the prognostic significance of TP53 mutations in HNSCCs and to identify the most relevant mutation. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: TP53 mutation status was investigated in...
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