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Highly Concordant Results Between Immunohistochemistry and Molecular Testing of Mutated V600E BRAF in Primary and Metastatic Melanoma.
Acta dermato-venereologica - 15 Jun 2016
Manfredi Laure, Meyer Nicolas, Tournier Emilie, Grand David, Uro-Coste Emmanuelle, Rochaix Philippe, Brousset Pierre, Lamant Laurence
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This study tested the sensitivity and specificity of VE1 antibody raised against BRAFV600E protein, on 189 melanoma samples, compared with molecular testing. In addition, the therapeutic response to BRAF inhibitors was analysed in 27 patients, according to staining intensity (scored from weak to strong) and pattern (homogeneous or heterogeneous). BRAFV600E status during melanoma progression was evaluated in a...
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