Journal article
Expression of EGFR, HER-2/neu and KIT in germ cell tumours
Abstract
BackgroundGerm cell tumours (GCTs) represent an extraordinarily chemosensitive malignancy. However, 20–30% of patients with advanced disease cannot be cured by currently available treatments. The role of tyrosine kinase receptors has been widely studied in other malignancies. Yet, limited information is available on GCTs.MethodsOne hundred and nine paraffin-embedded GCTs in 84 patients were assessed by immunohistochemistry for epidermal growth …
Authors
Durán I; García-Velasco A; Ballestín C; García E; Martínez-Tello F; Pond GR; García-Carbonero R; Cortés-Funés H; Paz-Ares L
Journal
Clinical and Translational Oncology, Vol. 12, No. 6, pp. 443–449
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
6 2010
DOI
10.1007/s12094-010-0532-6
ISSN
1699-048X