Canine and human gastrointestinal stromal tumors display similar mutations in <it>c-KIT</it> exon 11

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are common mesenchymal neoplasms in the gastrointestinal tract of humans and dogs. Little is known about the pathogenesis of these tumors. This study evaluated the role of <it>c-KIT </...

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Main Authors: Hayes Schantel, Kiupel Matti, Bartlett Elizabeth, Gregory-Bryson Emmalena, Yuzbasiyan-Gurkan Vilma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/10/559