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Microsatellite Instability Occurs Rarely in Patients with Cholangiocarcinoma: A Retrospective Study from a German Tertiary Care Hospital.
International journal of molecular sciences - 9 May 2018
Winkelmann Ria, Schneider Markus, Hartmann Sylvia, Schnitzbauer Andreas A, Zeuzem Stefan, Peveling-Oberhag Jan, Hansmann Martin Leo, Walter Dirk
Abstract excerpt
Immune-modulating therapy is a promising therapy for patients with cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). Microsatellite instability (MSI) might be a favorable predictor for treatment response, but comprehensive data on the prevalence of MSI in CCA are missing. The aim of the current study was to determine the prevalence of MSI in a German tertiary care hospital. Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue samples, obtained in...
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