Mutational analysis of the PTEN/MMAC1 tumour suppressor gene in primary human malignant mesotheliomas
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- Published online on: November 1, 2001 https://doi.org/10.3892/or.8.6.1375
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Abstract
Eighteen primary human malignant mesotheliomas obtained from 18 patients were screened for point mutations and microdeletions/insertions in all exons of the tumour suppressor gene PTEN/MMAC1 by SSCP analysis. No mutation could be found. Our preliminary data indicate that disarrangements of PTEN/MMAC1 are at least not frequently involved in mesothelioma formation.