Polymerase chain reaction in the assessment of lymphomas.

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Polymerase chain reaction in the assessment of lymphomas.

Cancer surveys - 1 Jan 1997

Diss T C, Pan L

Abstract excerpt

The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) offers a practical means of studying the molecular genetic features of lymphomas. The method is rapid and, as formalin-fixed, paraffin processed samples can be used, does not require special tissue handling procedures. PCR amplified immunoglobulin and T cell re...

Topics

Gene Rearrangement
Gene Rearrangement, T-Lymphocyte
Genes, Immunoglobulin
Humans
Lymphoma
Mutation
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Translocation, Genetic

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