Association between chromosomal instability and prognosis in colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis.
BACKGROUND: Several studies have suggested that microsatellite instability (MSI) resulting from defective DNA mismatch repair confers a better prognosis in colorectal cancer (CRC). Recently, however, data have suggested this is secondary to the effects of ploidy/chromosomal instability (CIN). To es...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2008
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