Microsatellite instability in prostate cancer.

Article

Microsatellite instability in prostate cancer.

Oncogene - 2 Mar 1995

Uchida T, Wada C, Wang C, Ishida H, Egawa S, Yokoyama E, Ohtani H, Koshiba K

Abstract excerpt

Assessment of the genetic instability of a microsatellite has indicated a new mechanism in human carcinogenesis. Examination was made to determine whether microsatellite instability is associated with the onset of prostate cancer. Twenty-nine DNA samples from 24 primary prostate cancer, two metas...

Topics

DNA Replication
DNA, Satellite
Humans
Male
Mutation
Prostatic Neoplasms

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