Why do results conflict regarding the prognostic value of the methylation status in colon cancers? the role of the preservation method
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In colorectal carcinoma, extensive gene promoter hypermethylation is called the CpG island methylator phenotype (CIMP). Explaining why studies on CIMP and survival yield conflicting results is essential. Most experiments to measure D...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-01-01
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| Series: | BMC Cancer |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/12/12 |