Methylation analysis of several tumour suppressor genes in uveal melanomas
2003
Methylation Analysis of Tumor Suppressor Genes in Uveal Melanomas
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Author Information
Author(s): Michael Zeschnigk
Hypothesis
The study investigates the presence of methylated alleles of tumor suppressor genes in uveal melanomas.
Conclusion
Methylated alleles of two tumor suppressor genes on chromosome 3 were found in a subset of uveal melanomas.
Takeaway
The researchers looked for changes in certain genes in eye tumors and found some were altered.
Participant Demographics
Patients with uveal melanomas from Tomsk, Russia.
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