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Evolution of Barrett's esophagus through space and time at single-crypt and whole-biopsy levels.
Nature communications - 23 Feb 2018
Martinez Pierre, Mallo Diego, Paulson Thomas G, Li Xiaohong, Sanchez Carissa A, Reid Brian J, Graham Trevor A, Kuhner Mary K, Maley Carlo C
Abstract excerpt
The low risk of progression of Barrett's esophagus (BE) to esophageal adenocarcinoma can lead to over-diagnosis and over-treatment of BE patients. This may be addressed through a better understanding of the dynamics surrounding BE malignant progression. Although genetic diversity has been characterized as a marker of malignant development, it is still unclear how BE arises and develops. Here we uncover the...
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