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A novel DNA methylation panel accurately detects colorectal cancer independently of molecular pathway.
Journal of translational medicine - 27 Feb 2018
Freitas Micaela, Ferreira Fábio, Carvalho Sónia, Silva Fernanda, Lopes Paula, Antunes Luís, Salta Sofia, Diniz Francisca, Santos Lúcio Lara, Videira José Flávio, Henrique Rui, Jerónimo Carmen
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BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most incident cancers, associated with significant morbidity and mortality, and usually classified into three main molecular pathways: chromosomal instability, microsatellite instability (MSI) and CpG island methylator phenotype (CIMP). Currently, available screening methods are either costly or of limited specificity, impairing global implementation. More...
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