Article
Alterations at chromosome 17 loci in peripheral nerve sheath tumors.
Journal of neuropathology and experimental neurology - 1 Jan 1995
Lothe R A, Slettan A, Saeter G, Brøgger A, Børresen A L, Nesland J M
Abstract excerpt
Little is known about the molecular genetic changes in malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST). Inactivation of the TP53 gene in 17p has been reported in a few tumors. The MPNST is one of the manifestations of neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1), suggesting that the NF1 gene in 17q might be important. We present a study of 15 neurofibromas and MPNST from nine individuals. Seven patients had NF1, and six of these...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Alleles
- Chromosome Aberrations
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 17
- Female
- Gene Rearrangement
- Humans
- Immunologic Techniques
- In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence
- Male
