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Epidermal growth factor receptor pathway mutation and expression profiles in cervical squamous cell carcinoma: therapeutic implications.
Journal of translational medicine - 25 Jul 2015
Bumrungthai Sureewan, Munjal Kavita, Nandekar Shirish, Cooper Kumarasen, Ekalaksananan Tipaya, Pientong Chamsai, Evans Mark Francis
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cervical squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) is a major cause of female mortality worldwide. This study has examined epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) pathway markers that represent actionable pharmacological targets. METHODS: HPV16 positive CSCCs (n = 105 patients) from Madhya Pradesh, India were screened for KRAS and PIK3CA mutations by PNA-clamp real-time PCR. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) was...
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