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Detection of 12 germ-line mutations in the adenomatous polyposis coli gene by polymerase chain reaction.
Gastroenterology - 1 Apr 1993
Ando H, Miyoshi Y, Nagase H, Baba S, Nakamura Y
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BACKGROUND: The adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) gene at chromosome 5q21 that is responsible for familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) was recently isolated, and germ-line mutations in a substantial number of FAP families were characterized. Based on this information, the authors attempted to develop a presymptomatic diagnosis test for members of families that carry FAP. METHODS: A rapid screening procedure using...
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