Article
Somatic mutations in the D-loop of mitochondrial DNA in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - 1 Jun 2012
Liu Shih-An, Jiang Rong-San, Chen Fun-Jou, Wang Wen-Yi, Lin Jin-Ching
Abstract excerpt
We aimed to characterize somatic mutations in the D-loop of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and their impact on survival in oral squamous cell carcinoma patients in an endemic betel quid chewing area. Histologically confirmed oral cancer and corresponding non-tumor tissues were obtained from 59 patients. The D-loop of mtDNA sequence in a patient's non-cancerous tissues was compared with that of paired oral cancer...
Topics
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
- DNA, Mitochondrial
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Mitochondria
- Mouth Neoplasms
- Mutation
