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Novel and recurrent mutations of STK11 gene in six Chinese cases with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.
Digestive diseases and sciences - 1 Aug 2014
Dai Limeng, Fu Liyuan, Liu Dan, Zhang Kun, Wu Yuanyuan, Meng Hui, Zhang Bo, Guan Xingying, Guo Hong, Bai Yun
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The serine/threonine kinase 11 (STK11) gene is the main causal gene in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS). Abnormal STK11 may increase cancer risk of PJS patients via affecting its target proteins such as P53, AMPK, and PTEN. In this study, we investigated the molecular basis of six Chinese PJS patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Blood samples were collected from four Chinese PJS families and two sporadic...
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