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Identification of GALNT14 as a novel neuroblastoma predisposition gene.
Oncotarget - 22 Sept 2015
De Mariano Marilena, Gallesio Roberta, Chierici Marco, Furlanello Cesare, Conte Massimo, Garaventa Alberto, Croce Michela, Ferrini Silvano, Tonini Gian Paolo, Longo Luca
Abstract excerpt
Although several genes have been associated to neuroblastoma (NB) predisposition and aggressiveness, further genes are likely involved in the overall risk of developing this pediatric cancer. We thus carried out whole-exome sequencing on germline DNA from two affected second cousins and two unlinked healthy relatives from a large family with hereditary NB. Bioinformatics analysis revealed 6999 variations that...
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