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A Single Center Retrospective Review of Patients from Central Italy Tested for Melanoma Predisposition Genes.
International journal of molecular sciences - 11 Dec 2020
De Simone Paola, Bottillo Irene, Valiante Michele, Iorio Alessandra, De Bernardo Carmelilia, Majore Silvia, D'Angelantonio Daniela, Valentini Tiziana, Sperduti Isabella, Piemonte Paolo, Eibenschutz Laura, Ferrari Angela, Carbone Anna, Buccini Pierluigi, Paiardini Alessandro, Silipo Vitaliano, Frascione Pasquale, Grammatico Paola
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) is one of the most common skin cancers worldwide. CMM pathogenesis involves genetic and environmental factors. Recent studies have led to the identification of new genes involved in CMM susceptibility: beyond CDKN2A and CDK4, BAP1, POT1, and MITF were recently identified as potential high-risk melanoma susceptibility genes. OBJECTIVE: This study is aimed to evaluate...
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