Prognostic value of KRAS codon 13 gene mutation for overall survival in colorectal cancer

doi:10.1097/md.0000000000007882

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Prognostic value of KRAS codon 13 gene mutation for overall survival in colorectal cancer

29 Aug 2017

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BACKGROUND: The clinical significance of KRAS codon 13 mutation in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) remains controversial. A systematic review and meta-analysis is necessary for a more precise estimation of the predictive role of KRAS codon 13 mutations in CRC patients. METHODS: We performed a systematic search using the MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane library databases from January 2000 to November 2016. The...

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