Frequency, prognostic impact, and subtype association of 8p12, 8q24, 11q13, 12p13, 17q12, and 20q13 amplifications in breast cancers

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Oncogene amplification and overexpression occur in tumor cells. Amplification status may provide diagnostic and prognostic information and may lead to new treatment strategies. Chromosomal regions 8p12, 8q24, 11q13, 17q12 and 20q13 a...

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Main Authors: Viens Patrice, Zemmour Christophe, Finetti Pascal, Geneix Jeannine, Esterni Benjamin, Gelsi-Boyer Véronique, Monville Florence, Cervera Nathalie, Ginestier Christophe, Sircoulomb Fabrice, Letessier Anne, Charafe-Jauffret Emmanuelle, Jacquemier Jocelyne, Birnbaum Daniel, Chaffanet Max
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-10-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/6/245