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p53 mutations and aflatoxin B1 exposure in hepatocellular carcinoma patients from Thailand.
International journal of cancer - 2 Jan 1993
Hollstein M C, Wild C P, Bleicher F, Chutimataewin S, Harris C C, Srivatanakul P, Montesano R
Abstract excerpt
The prevalence and type of mutations in the p53 tumour-suppressor gene have been determined in 15 hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) originating from Thailand. Direct sequencing of exons 5-8 revealed 2 mutations, an AGG to AGT (Arg-->Ser) transversion at codon 249, and an ATC-->AAC (Ile-->Asn) transversion at codon 254. Samples from the Thai patients were analyzed for the presence of aflatoxin-liver DNA and...
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