Abstract
Background: Accumulation of molecular alterations, including mutations in Kirsten-ras (K-ras), p53, and adenomatous polyposis coli (APC), contribute to colorectal carcinogenesis. Our group has previously characterised a panel of sporadic colorectal adenocarcinomas for mutations in these three genes and has shown that p53 and K-ras mutations rarely occur in the same colorectal tumour. This suggests that mutations in these genes are on separate pathways to colorectal cancer development and may influence patient prognosis independently.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1283-1286 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Gut |
Volume | 54 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |