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The biomarker TP53 divides patients with neoadjuvantly treated esophageal cancer into 2 subgroups with markedly different outcomes. A p53 Research Group study.
The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery - 1 Nov 2014
Kandioler Daniela, Schoppmann Sebastian F, Zwrtek Ronald, Kappel Sonja, Wolf Brigitte, Mittlböck Martina, Kührer Irene, Hejna Michael, Pluschnig Ursula, Ba-Ssalamah Ahmed, Wrba Fritz, Zacherl Johannes
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Fluorouracil and cisplatin have been used most frequently as neoadjuvant therapy for esophageal cancer. Both drugs are believed to act via a p53-dependent apoptosis pathway. The TP53 gene is frequently mutated in esophageal cancer. OBJECTIVE: To test the value of TP53 as a biomarker prognosing outcome in patients with neoadjuvantly treated esophageal cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The investigation...
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