DNA microarrays in cancer diagnosis and prognosis Microarranjos de DNA no diagnóstico e prognóstico do câncer

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  • Oswaldo Keith Okamoto
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This review discusses recent advances in our understanding of the human genome and the application of derived technologies in the medical area. It focuses on the use of DNA microarray for diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic purposes in oncology, and the resultant impact it might have on routine clinical practice.

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تاریخ انتشار 2006