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PTCH1 gene mutations in Keratocystic odontogenic tumors: a study of 43 Chinese patients and a systematic review.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Guo Yan-Yan, Zhang Jian-Yun, Li Xue-Fen, Luo Hai-Yan, Chen Feng, Li Tie-Jun
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT) is a locally aggressive cystic jaw lesion that occurs sporadically or in association with nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCCS). PTCH1, the gene responsible for NBCCS, may play an important role in sporadic KCOTs. In this study, we analyzed and compared the distribution pattern of PTCH1 mutations in patients with sporadic and NBCCS-associated KCOTs....
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