| Literature DB >> 30537705 |
Pridvi Kandagatla1, Lilias H Maguire2, Karin M Hardiman3.
Abstract
Colorectal cancer (CRC) lymph node metastases are common but their genetics and the mechanism whereby these metastases occur are not well understood. Here we present recent data regarding genetic heterogeneity in primary CRCs and their metastasis. In addition, we explain the different potential models describing the mechanisms of metastasis and the data supporting them. Multiple studies have also revealed a variety of prognostic molecular markers that are associated with lymph node metastasis in CRC. A better understanding of genetic heterogeneity and the mechanisms of metastasis is critical to predicting clinical response and resistance to targeted therapy.Entities:
Keywords: Cancer genetics; Colorectal cancer; Intratumor heterogeneity; Lymph node metastasis
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Year: 2018 PMID: 30537705 PMCID: PMC6542270 DOI: 10.1159/000494832
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur Surg Res ISSN: 0014-312X Impact factor: 1.745