Evaluation of the Expression of C-kit (CD117) in Ependymomas and Oligodendrogliomas
C-kit is a proto-oncogene located on the long arm of chromosome 4. Its product, CD117, is a specific immunohistochemical (IHQ) marker that is associated with response to a potent tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy with STI-571 (Gleevec®) in chronic myelogenous leukemia and GISTs. In our study, we aim...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | Disease Markers |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/DMA-2012-0905 |