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Melanoma Genomics.
Acta dermato-venereologica - 3 Jun 2020
Newton-Bishop Julia, Bishop D Timothy, Harland Mark
Abstract excerpt
The incidence of cutaneous melanoma continues to increase in pale skinned peoples in Europe and elsewhere. Epidemiological studies identified genetically determined phenotypes such as pale skin, freckles and red hair, and sunburn as risk factors for this cancer. The development of many melanocytic naevi is also genetically determined and a strong melanoma risk phenotype. Not surprisingly then, genome wide...
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