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Analysis of molecular alterations in laterally spreading tumors of the colorectum.
Journal of gastroenterology - 1 Jun 2017
Sugai Tamotsu, Habano Wataru, Takagi Ryo, Yamano Hiroo, Eizuka Makoto, Arakawa Noriyuki, Takahashi Yayoi, Yamamoto Eiichiro, Kawasaki Keisuke, Yanai Syunichi, Ishida Kazuyuki, Suzuki Hiromu, Matsumoto Takayuki
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Colorectal laterally spreading tumors (LSTs) are classified into LST-Gs and LST-NGs, according to macroscopic findings. In the present study, we determined the genetic and epigenetic alterations within colorectal LSTs and protruding adenomas. METHODS: A crypt isolation method was used to isolate DNA from tumors and normal glands of 73 macroscopically verified colorectal LSTs (histologically defined...
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