Article
Somatic mutations and deletions of the E-cadherin gene predict poor survival of patients with gastric cancer.
Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology - 1 Mar 2013
Corso Giovanni, Carvalho Joana, Marrelli Daniele, Vindigni Carla, Carvalho Beatriz, Seruca Raquel, Roviello Franco, Oliveira Carla
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: The prognosis of gastric cancer (GC) is poor, and the molecular pathogenesis players are vastly unknown. Surgery remains the primary option in GC treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of somatic CDH1 alterations in prognosis and survival of patients with GC. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A series of patients with sporadic and familial GC (diffuse and intestinal; n = 246) were analyzed...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- Antigens, CD
- Cadherins
- DNA Methylation
- Female
- Gene Deletion
- Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
