Frequency of Mismatch Repair Protein (MMRP) Deficiency among Young Jordanians Diagnosed with Colorectal Carcinoma (CRC)

Purpose. Microsatellite instability (MSI) caused by mismatch repair protein (MMRP) deficiency is detected in 15% of sporadic colorectal cancers (CRCs). Our aim is to investigate the frequency of MMRP deficiency in young CRC patients, using immunohistochemical analysis. Methods. This study targeted c...

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Main Authors: Bayan Maraqa, Ghassan Al-Shbool, Osama Abu-Shawer, Mamoun Souleiman, Osama Alshakhatreh, Amal Al-Omari, Hadeel Abdelkhaleq, Ayat Taqash, Maysa Al-Hussaini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/5632984