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The biological basis and function of GNAS mutation in pseudomyxoma peritonei: a review.
Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology - 1 Sept 2020
Lin Yu-Lin, Ma Ru, Li Yan
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PURPOSE: Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare clinical malignancy syndrome characterized by the uncontrollable accumulation of copious mucinous ascites in the peritoneal cavity, resulting in "jelly belly". The mechanism of tumor progression and mucin hypersecretion remains largely unknown, but GNAS mutation is a promising contributor. This review is to systemically summarize the biological background and...
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