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  • Title: [K-ras gene mutation in gallbladder carcinoma].
    Author: Roa JC, Roa I, de Aretxabala X, Melo A, Faría G, Tapia O.
    Journal: Rev Med Chil; 2004 Aug; 132(8):955-60. PubMed ID: 15478297.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Different K-ras mutation frequencies in gallbladder cancer have been reported. AIM: To study the frequency of K-ras gene mutations in advanced gallbladder carcinoma not associated to anomalous junction of pancreatic-biliary duct (AJPBD). MATERIAL AND METHODS: 33 formalin fixed paraffin embedded samples of gallbladder carcinoma (30 women, age range 32-86 years) were selected. Pancreatic cancer tissue with K-ras mutations was used as control. DNA was extracted from the histological section by mean of microdissection and K-ras mutations in codon 12 were detected by polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP), using previously reported technique. RESULTS: Most cases were poorly differentiated adenocarcinomas. K-ras mutation was detected in 10 cases (30%) samples. No differences in K-ras mutation frequency between subserous and serous tumors were detected and no relation between histological features and the mutation was observed. CONCLUSIONS: K-ras mutation in codon 12 is present in 30% in our advanced gallbladder carcinomas. The study of K-ras mutation in preneoplastic lesions and early carcinonmas will be important to determine the role of this gene in the gallbladder carcinogenesis in Chile.
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