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The Heterogeneity Between Lynch-Associated and Sporadic MMR Deficiency in Colorectal Cancers.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute - 1 Sept 2018
Liu Guo-Chen, Liu Ran-Yi, Yan Jun-Ping, An Xin, Jiang Wu, Ling Yi-Hong, Chen Jie-Wei, Bei Jin-Xin, Zuo Xiao-Yu, Cai Mu-Yan, Liu Ze-Xian, Zuo Zhi-Xiang, Liu Ji-Hong, Pan Zhi-Zhong, Ding Pei-Rong
Abstract excerpt
Background: Previous studies demonstrated that prognosis of germline deficiency in mismatch repair protein (dMMR) was different from that of sporadic dMMR. The underlying mechanism has not been studied. Methods: From a prospectively maintained database, we collected dMMR colorectal cancer (CRC) patients identified by postoperative immunohistochemistry screening. According to genetic test, patients were grouped as...
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