Synovial sarcoma: when epigenetic changes dictate tumour development
Synovial sarcoma is a highly aggressive soft tissue malignancy that often affects adolescents and young adults. It is associated with a unique chromosomal translocation that results in the formation and expression of the fusion gene SS18-SSX, which underlies its pathogenesis. Although SS18-SSX pro...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW)
2018-12-01
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Series: | Swiss Medical Weekly |
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Online Access: | https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/2544 |