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N-ras mutations in human cutaneous melanoma from sun-exposed body sites

  • L. J. van 't Veer
  • , B. M. Burgering
  • , R. Versteeg
  • , A. J. Boot
  • , D. J. Ruiter
  • , S. Osanto
  • , P. I. Schrier
  • , J. L. Bos

Research output: Contribution to journalComment/Letter to the editorAcademic

Abstract

In 7 of 37 patients with cutaneous melanoma, mutations in the N-ras gene were found. The primary tumors of these seven patients were exclusively localized on body sites continuously exposed to sunlight. Moreover, the ras mutations were all at or near dipyrimidine sites known to be targets of UV damage. Two primary tumors were biclonal with respect to ras mutation. An active role for UV irradiation in induction of the mutations is suggested
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3114-3116
JournalMolecular and cellular biology
Volume9
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1989

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