Prognostic significance of BRAF and NRAS mutations in melanoma: a German study from routine care
Prognostic significance of BRAF and NRAS mutations in melanoma: a German study from routine care
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Hotspot mutations of the oncogenes BRAF and NRAS are the most common genetic alterations in cutaneous melanoma. Specific inhibitors of BRAF and MEK have shown significant survival benefits in large phase III trials. However, the prognostic significance of BRAF and NRAS mutations outside of clinical trials remains unclear.
The mutational status o...
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Prognostic significance of BRAF and NRAS mutations in melanoma: a German study from routine care
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1471-2407
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1471-2407
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10.1186/s12885-017-3529-5