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TERT promoter mutations and melanoma survival: A comprehensive literature review and meta-analysis.
Critical reviews in oncology/hematology - 1 Apr 2021
Gandini Sara, Zanna Ines, De Angelis Simone, Palli Domenico, Raimondi Sara, Ribero Simone, Masala Giovanna, Suppa Mariano, Bellerba Federica, Corso Federica, Nezi Luigi, Nagore Eduardo, Caini Saverio
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We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the association between somatic mutations of the TERT gene promoter and melanoma survival. Data from nineteen independent studies (>2,500 melanoma overall) were pooled using random effects meta-analysis models. TERT-mutated melanoma patients had a significantly worse overall survival (OS) (summary hazard ratio 1.43, 95 % confidence intervals (CI) 1.05-1.95)...
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