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Promoter methylation of tumor suppressor genes in pre-neoplastic lesions; potential marker of disease recurrence.
Journal of experimental & clinical cancer research : CR - 5 Aug 2014
Rengucci Claudia, De Maio Giulia, Casadei Gardini Andrea, Zucca Mattia, Scarpi Emanuela, Zingaretti Chiara, Foschi Giovanni, Tumedei Maria Maddalena, Molinari Chiara, Saragoni Luca, Puccetti Maurizio, Amadori Dino, Zoli Wainer, Calistri Daniele
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BACKGROUND: Epigenetic alterations of specific genes have been reported to be related to colorectal cancer (CRC) transformation and would also appear to be involved in the early stages of colorectal carcinogenesis. Little data are available on the role of these alterations in determining a different risk of colorectal lesion recurrence. The aim of the present study was to verify whether epigenetic alterations...
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