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MicroRNA-425-5p Expression Affects BRAF/RAS/MAPK Pathways In Colorectal Cancers.
International journal of medical sciences - 1 Jan 2019
Angius Andrea, Pira Giovanna, Scanu Antonio Mario, Uva Paolo, Sotgiu Giovanni, Saderi Laura, Manca Alessandra, Serra Caterina, Uleri Elena, Piu Claudia, Caocci Maurizio, Ibba Gabriele, Zinellu Angelo, Cesaraccio Maria Rosaria, Sanges Francesca, Muroni Maria Rosaria, Dolei Antonina, Cossu-Rocca Paolo, De Miglio Maria Rosaria
Abstract excerpt
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer death worldwide and about 20% is metastatic at diagnosis and untreatable. The anti-EGFR therapy in metastatic patients is led by the presence of KRAS-mutations in tumor tissue. KRAS-wild-type CRC patients showed a positive response rate of about 70% to cetuximab or panitumumab combined with chemotherapy. MiRNAs are promising markers in oncology and could...
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