Analysis of mtDNA sequence variants in colorectal adenomatous polyps

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Colorectal tumors mostly arise from sporadic adenomatous polyps. Polyps are defined as a mass of cells that protrudes into the lumen of the colon. Adenomatous polyps are benign neoplasms that, by definition display some characteristics of dysplasia. It has been s...

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Main Authors: Grizzle William, Adams Gregory, Akwe Joyce A, Mehrabi Sharifeh, Yao Xuebiao, Aikhionbare Felix O
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:Diagnostic Pathology
Online Access:http://www.diagnosticpathology.org/content/5/1/66