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Germline and somatic DICER1 mutations in familial and sporadic liver tumors.
Journal of hepatology - 1 Apr 2017
Caruso Stefano, Calderaro Julien, Letouzé Eric, Nault Jean-Charles, Couchy Gabrielle, Boulai Anaïs, Luciani Alain, Zafrani Elie-Serge, Bioulac-Sage Paulette, Seror Olivier, Imbeaud Sandrine, Zucman-Rossi Jessica
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Growing evidence suggests that genetic predisposition significantly increases the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), independently from the presence of other risk factors. Here, we report a novel germline DICER1 mutation associated with familial recurrent liver tumors. We then aimed to investigate the contribution of constitutional and somatic DICER1 mutations on HCC occurrence. METHODS:...
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