CpG location and methylation level are crucial factors for the early detection of oral squamous cell carcinoma in brushing samples using bisulfite sequencing of a 13-gene panel
Abstract Background Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is usually diagnosed at an advanced stage and is commonly preceded by oral premalignant lesions. The mortality rates have remained unchanged (50% within 5 years after diagnosis), and it is related to tobacco smoking and alcohol intake. Novel mo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-08-01
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Series: | Clinical Epigenetics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13148-017-0386-7 |