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Detection of H3F3A p.G35W and p.G35R in giant cell tumor of bone by Allele Specific Locked Nucleic Acid quantitative PCR (ASLNAqPCR).
Pathology, research and practice - 1 Jan 2018
Gamberi Gabriella, Morandi Luca, Benini Stefania, Resca Anna, Cocchi Stefania, Magagnoli Giovanna, Donati Davide Maria, Righi Alberto, Gambarotti Marco
Abstract excerpt
Giant Cell Tumor (GCT) represents about 20% of benign bone tumors, is locally aggressive although malignant transformation is extremely rare, <1% of cases but 2-3% give pulmonary metastasis. Age at onset is between 20 and 40 years with a slight predominance for the female gender. GCT is characterized by specific mutations in H3F3A gene encoding the protein histone 3.3. The study of these mutations is important...
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