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Inherited predisposition to malignant mesothelioma: germline BAP1 mutations and beyond.
European review for medical and pharmacological sciences - 1 Jun 2021
Pagliuca F, Zito Marino F, Morgillo F, Della Corte C, Santini M, Vicidomini G, Guggino G, De Dominicis G, Campione S, Accardo M, Cozzolino I, Franco R
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Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a rare aggressive neoplasm arising from mesothelial lining of body cavities, most commonly pleura and peritoneum. It is characterised by a poor prognosis and limited treatment options. A universally recognised risk factor for the development of MM is exposure to asbestos. However, evidence supporting a genetic susceptibility to the development of MM has been accumulating during the...
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