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Identification of molecular alterations in gastrointestinal carcinomas and dysplastic hamartomas in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.
Carcinogenesis - 1 Jul 2013
Korsse Susanne E, Biermann Katharina, Offerhaus G Johan A, Wagner Anja, Dekker Evelien, Mathus-Vliegen Elisabeth M H, Kuipers Ernst J, van Leerdam Monique E, van Veelen Wendy
Abstract excerpt
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is caused by mutations in the LKB1 gene. It is characterized by gastrointestinal polyposis and an increased cancer risk, mainly in the gastrointestinal tract. Mechanisms of PJS-associated carcinogenesis are unclear. We investigated the involvement of candidate genes and molecular pathways in PJS-associated gastrointestinal cancers and dysplastic hamartomas. Cases were selected from...
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