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[Detection of KRAS, BRAF, PIK3CA and EGFR gene mutations in colorectal carcinoma].
Zhonghua bing li xue za zhi = Chinese journal of pathology - 1 Sept 2012
Ling Yun, Ying Jian-ming, Qiu Tian, Shan Ling, Guo Lei, Lü Ning
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the mutation frequencies of KRAS, BRAF, PIK3CA and EGFR genes that were effective on the targeted therapies in colorectal carcinoma. METHODS: The tissue specimens from 331 colorectal cancer patients were collected and subject to KRAS, BRAF, PIK3CA and EGFR mutation analysis. Paraffin-embedded tissue samples were obtained and macrodissection was performed to enrich the tumor cells for DNA...
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