A genome-based strategy uncovers frequent BRAF mutations in melanoma

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作者
Pollock, PM [1 ]
Meltzer, PS [1 ]
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[1] NHGRI, Canc Genet Branch, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA
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10.1016/S1535-6108(02)00089-2
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R73 [肿瘤学];
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100214 ;
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Using a genome-scanning approach to search for oncogenes, a recent report identifies somatic mutations in the signaling gene BRAF that are particularly prevalent in melanoma.
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