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Improving the genetic signature of prostate cancer, the somatic mutations.
Urologic oncology - 1 Jun 2018
Martinez-Gonzalez Luis Javier, Pascual Geler Manrique, Robles Fernandez Inmaculada, Cozar Jose Manuel, Lorente Jose Antonio, Alvarez Cubero Maria Jesus
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BACKGROUND: Somatic mutations have been related to the highest incidence of metastatic disease and different treatment responses. The molecular cause of prostate cancer (PC) is still unclear; however, its progression involves alterations in oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes as well as somatic mutations such as the ones in PIK3CA gene. A high percentage of PC is considered sporadic, which means that the damage...
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