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A PNA-mediated clamping PCR for routine detection of KRAS mutations in colorectal carcinoma.
The International journal of biological markers - 24 Mar 2014
Messa Francesca, Tonissi Federica, Millo Enrico, Bracco Enrico, Ungari Silvana, Lattanzio Laura, Merlano Marco, Damonte Gianluca, Lo Nigro Cristiana
Abstract excerpt
The detection of somatic mutations in a tumor represents a valuable tool for tumor characterization and provides the clinicians with information for setting up the most appropriate therapy. KRAS mutations in codons 12 and 13 are important biomarkers routinely analyzed in the clinic for the management of anti-EGFR treatment in colorectal carcinoma (CRC). Here we report a sensitive and inexpensive assay for KRAS...
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