Overview of the biochemical and genetic processes in malignant mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a highly aggressive form of cancer, has a long latency period, and is resistant to chemotherapy. It is extremely fatal, with a mean survival of less than one year. The development of MM is strongly correlated with exposure to asbestos and with other factors, such as er...
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| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Pneumologia e Tisiologia
2014-08-01
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| Series: | Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia |
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