Overview of the biochemical and genetic processes in malignant mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a highly aggressive form of cancer, has a long latency period, and is resistant to chemotherapy. It is extremely fatal, with a mean survival of less than one year. The development of MM is strongly correlated with exposure to asbestos and with other factors, such as er...
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| Language: | eng |
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2014
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| Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1806-37132014000400429 |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Oai: | oai:scielo:S1806-37132014000400429 |