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Genomewide DNA methylation analysis identifies novel methylated genes in non-small-cell lung carcinomas.
Journal of thoracic oncology : official publication of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer - 1 May 2013
Carvalho Rejane Hughes, Hou Jun, Haberle Vanja, Aerts Joachim, Grosveld Frank, Lenhard Boris, Philipsen Sjaak
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INTRODUCTION: DNA methylation is part of the epigenetic regulatory mechanism present in all normal cells. It is tissue-specific and stably maintained throughout development, but often abnormally changed in cancer. Non-small-cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) is the most deadly type of cancer, involving different tumor subtypes. This heterogeneity is a challenge for correct diagnosis and patient treatment. The stability...
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