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CpG island methylator phenotype is an independent predictor of survival after curative resection for colorectal cancer: A prospective cohort study.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Aug 2017
Kim Chang Hyun, Huh Jung Wook, Kim Hyeong Rok, Kim Young Jin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The CpG island methylator phenotype (CIMP) is found in approximately 30% of colorectal cancer (CRC) cases. However, the role of CIMP status in predicting oncologic outcomes in curatively resected CRC is still unclear. STUDY: Between January 2006 and December 2006, we retrospectively reviewed 157 consecutive patients who underwent curative surgery for CRC. Prognostic significance of CIMP...
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