Exome and genome sequencing of nasopharynx cancer identifies NF-κB pathway activating mutations
oleh: Yvonne Y Li, Grace T. Y. Chung, Vivian W. Y. Lui, Ka-Fai To, Brigette B. Y. Ma, Chit Chow, John K, S. Woo, Kevin Y. Yip, Jeongsun Seo, Edwin P. Hui, Michael K. F. Mak, Maria Rusan, Nicole G. Chau, Yvonne Y. Y. Or, Marcus H. N. Law, Peggy P. Y. Law, Zoey W. Y. Liu, Hoi-Lam Ngan, Pok-Man Hau, Krista R. Verhoeft, Peony H. Y. Poon, Seong-Keun Yoo, Jong-Yeon Shin, Sau-Dan Lee, Samantha W. M. Lun, Lin Jia, Anthony W. H. Chan, Jason Y. K. Chan, Paul B. S. Lai, Choi-Yi Fung, Suet-Ting Hung, Lin Wang, Ann Margaret V. Chang, Simion I. Chiosea, Matthew L. Hedberg, Sai-Wah Tsao, Andrew C. van Hasselt, Anthony T. C. Chan, Jennifer R. Grandis, Peter S. Hammerman, Kwok-Wai Lo
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| Diterbitkan: | Nature Portfolio 2017-01-01 |
Deskripsi
Nasopharyngeal cancer is frequently characterized by Epstein-Barr virus infection. Here, using genomic analyses, the authors find that the tumours harbour mutations in genes involved in the NF-κB signalling pathway or overexpress a viral oncoprotein, latent membrane protein 1.