Promoter methylation correlates with reduced <it>NDRG2 </it>expression in advanced colon tumour

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Aberrant DNA methylation of CpG islands of cancer-related genes is among the earliest and most frequent alterations in cancerogenesis and might be of value for either diagnosing cancer or evaluating recurrent disease. This mechanism...

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Main Authors: D'Addabbo Annarita, Maglietta Rosalia, Carella Massimo, Panza Anna, Merla Antonio, Quitadamo Michele, Augello Bartolomeo, Gentile Annamaria, Merla Giuseppe, Cotugno Rosa, Piepoli Ada, Ancona Nicola, Fusilli Saverio, Perri Francesco, Andriulli Angelo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-03-01
Series:BMC Medical Genomics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1755-8794/2/11