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Somatic mutations in the hMSH2 gene in microsatellite unstable colorectal carcinomas.
Human molecular genetics - 1 Nov 1995
Børresen A L, Lothe R A, Meling G I, Lystad S, Morrison P, Lipford J, Kane M F, Rognum T O, Kolodner R D
Abstract excerpt
Microsatellite instability is frequently seen in tumors from patients with hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC). Germline mutations in the mismatch repair gene hMSH2 account for approximately 50% of these cases. Tumors from sporadic cases also exhibit this microsatellite instability...
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