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Consistent mutation status within histologically heterogeneous lung cancer lesions.
Histopathology - 1 Oct 2012
Mattsson Johanna Sofia Margareta, Imgenberg-Kreuz Juliana, Edlund Karolina, Botling Johan, Micke Patrick
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AIMS: Activating epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and KRAS mutations characterize molecular subgroups of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with a strong predictive value for response to EGFR inhibitor therapy. However, the temporal occurrence and clonal stability of these mutations during the course of cancer progression are debated. The aim of this study was to characterize the presence of EGFR and KRAS...
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