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Predictors of BRAF mutation in melanocytic nevi: analysis across regions with different UV radiation exposure.
The American Journal of dermatopathology - 1 Jun 2013
Karram Sarah, Novy Michael, Saroufim Maya, Loya Asif, Taraif Suad, Houreih Mohammad A, Rauscher Bettina, Habib Robert H, Oberkanins Christian, Khalifeh Ibrahim
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: BRAF mutations have been implicated in initiating promutagenic cellular melanocytic proliferation mostly based on homogeneous Western-based cohorts. Data addressing the possible interaction between exposure to different solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) magnitudes and BRAF mutation rate (BMR) in melanocytic nevi are limited. DESIGN: Extended BRAF testing for 9 mutations in 225 melanocytic nevus (MN)...
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