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The type of K-ras mutation determines prognosis in colorectal cancer.
American journal of surgery - 1 Mar 1998
Cerottini J P, Caplin S, Saraga E, Givel J C, Benhattar J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mutations involving the oncogene K-ras in colorectal cancer may be related to tumor aggressiveness. However, the value of K-ras gene determination as a prognostic marker has not been clearly established. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The results from 98 patients recruited in a prospective study analyzing the effect of a K-ras mutation as a prognostic factor in colorectal cancer are reported. RESULTS:...
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