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The cyclical hit model
24 Apr 2019
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: In this review, we explore a paligenosis-based model to explain Barrett's esophagus development and progression: 'the cyclical hit model.' RECENT FINDINGS: Genomic analyses have highlighted the high mutational burden of esophageal adenocarcinoma, Barrett's esophagus, and even normal esophageal epithelium. Somatic mutations in key genes including TP53 occur early in the neoplastic progression...
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