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Genetic analysis of familial predisposition in the pathogenesis of malignant pleural mesothelioma.
Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology - 1 Aug 2023
Akarsu Muhittin, Ak Güntülü, Dündar Emine, Metintaş Muzaffer
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Mesothelioma is the primary tumor of the mesothelial cell membrane. The most important etiology is asbestos exposure. The development of malignant mesothelioma in very few of the population exposed to asbestos and its frequent occurrence in some families may be significant in terms of genetic predisposition. Again, the presence of relatives with mesothelioma who did not have asbestos contact strengthens...
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