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JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute 2001 93(11):802; doi:10.1093/jnci/93.11.802
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Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 93, No. 11, 802, June 6, 2001
© 2001 Oxford University Press

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Studies Move Closer to Genetic Test to Detect Colon Cancer

Geri Clark

The search for an effective, noninvasive test for colorectal cancer has taken another step forward. In this issue of the Journal, Seung Myung Dong, Ph.D., and colleagues present results that further validate the concept of a genetic test for this disease (see article, p. 858). They screened for three genetic targets—TP53, BAT26, and K-Ras—to detect tumor-associated mutations in the stool of 51 colorectal cancer patients.

DNA is potentially a better screening target . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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