with the germline mutation of a DNA mismatch repair gene. Tumors from these Departments of Pathology and Medicine, Copatients typically exhibit microsatellite instability, which is a reflection of their lumbia University College of Physicians & Surlack of mismatch repair activity. The genetic diagno
Cancer genetics: colorectal cancer as a model
โ Scribed by Walter F. Bodmer
- Publisher
- Nature Publishing Group
- Year
- 2006
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 277 KB
- Volume
- 51
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1435-232X
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