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The frequency and prognostic effect of TERT promoter mutation in diffuse gliomas.
Acta neuropathologica communications - 29 Aug 2017
Lee Yujin, Koh Jaemoon, Kim Seong-Ik, Won Jae Kyung, Park Chul-Kee, Choi Seung Hong, Park Sung-Hye
Abstract excerpt
Mutations in the telomerase reverse transcriptase gene promoter (TERTp) are common in glioblastomas (GBMs) and oligodendrogliomas (ODGs), and therefore, have a key role in tumorigenesis and may be of prognostic value. However, the extent of their prognostic importance in various gliomas is controversial. We studied 168 patients separated into five groups: Group 1: 65 patients with ODG carrying an IDH1 or IDH2...
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