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Mutations of the adenomatous polyposis coli gene in sporadic thyroid neoplasms.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Nov 1994
Zeki K, Spambalg D, Sharifi N, Gonsky R, Fagin J A
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Several epidemiological studies have demonstrated an association between familial adenomatous polyposis coli (FAP) and thyroid neoplasms. Predisposition to FAP is conferred by mutations in the APC gene, located on chromosome 5q21. Somatic mutations of APC are also observed in about 60% of sporadic colorectal adenomas and carcinomas, suggesting that disruption of this putative tumor suppressor gene may play a role...
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