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CD24 and APC Genetic Polymorphisms in Pancreatic Cancers as Potential Biomarkers for Clinical Outcome.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Shamai Sivan, Nabiochtchikov Ilana, Kraus Sarah, Zigdon Sally, Kazanov Dina, Itzhak-Klutch Michal, Eizner Carmit, Arber Nadir, Geva Ravit
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: There are no validated biomarkers that correlate with the prognosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA). The CD24 and adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) genes are important in the malignant transformation of gastrointestinal cells. This study examined APC and CD24 genetic polymorphisms and their possible impact on survival of patients with PDA. METHODS: Clinical and pathological data as well as...
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