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Next-generation sequencing for genetic testing of familial colorectal cancer syndromes
20 Aug 2015
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BACKGROUND: Genetic screening in families with high risk to develop colorectal cancer (CRC) prevents incurable disease and permits personalized therapeutic and follow-up strategies. The advancement of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies has revolutionized the throughput of DNA sequencing. METHODS: A series of 16 probands for either familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP; 8 cases) or hereditary nonpolyposis...
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