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Prognostic significance of telomerase-associated parameters in glioblastoma: effect of patient age.
Neuro-oncology - 1 Apr 2013
Lötsch Daniela, Ghanim Bahil, Laaber Magdalena, Wurm Gabriele, Weis Serge, Lenz Stefan, Webersinke Gerald, Pichler Josef, Berger Walter, Spiegl-Kreinecker Sabine
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BACKGROUND: Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a heterogeneous, highly aggressive primary brain tumor with strongly variable patient survival. Because reliable prognostic biomarkers are lacking, we investigated the relation between telomerase-associated parameters and the disease course. METHODS: Telomerase-associated parameters were determined in 100 GBM tissues and associated with clinical characteristics and...
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