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Evaluation of p53 protein as a prognostic factor for oral cancer surgery.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery - 1 Dec 2013
Cutilli Tommaso, Leocata Pietro, Dolo Vincenza, Altobelli Emma
Abstract excerpt
We have analysed concentrations of the p53 protein in advanced oral carcinomas immunohistochemically and genetically to detect the percentage of overexpression of this antioncogene that indicates a high probability of mutation. This would point to it being a useful prognostic factor, if we consider the importance of the relation between genetic alterations of p53 and poor overall survival. Seventy-five...
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