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APC germline mutations in families with familial adenomatous polyposis.
Oncology reports - 1 Nov 2013
De Queiroz Rossanese Lillian Barbosa, De Lima Marson Fernando Augusto, Ribeiro José Dirceu, Coy Claudio Saddy Rodrigues, Bertuzzo Carmen Silvia
Abstract excerpt
Adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) germline mutations are responsible for the occurrence of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Somatic mutations lead to malignant transformation of adenomas. In this context, considering the significance of APC germline mutations in FAP, we aimed to identify APC germline mutations. In the present study, 20 FAP patients were enrolled. The determination of APC germline mutations...
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