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Microsatellite instability in human cancer

Andrew J.G. Simpson

Laboratório de Genética do Câncer, Instituto Ludwig de Pesquisa sobre o Câncer, R. Prof. Antonio Prudente 109, 4° andar, 01509-010 São Paulo, SP, Brasil. Tel.: 011-270-4922. Fax: 011-270-7001. E-mail: ludwig3@eu.ansp.br

ABSTRACT

Microsatellite instability in human cancer.

Keywords: microsatellite instability; human cancer.

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