Restriction fragment length polymorphism of the L-myc gene is not a prognostic factor in bladder cancer patients

Br J Cancer. 1999 Apr;79(11-12):1855-8. doi: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6690295.

Abstract

The L-myc restriction fragment length polymorphism has been suggested to be of prognostic significance in some types of primary tumours. We examined the prognostic and susceptibility significance of the L-myc genotype in a group of 98 bladder cancer patients. The L-myc genotype did not correlate with any pathologic parameter and does not offer any clinical utility in patients with bladder cancer.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Genes, myc*
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length*
  • Prognosis
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / genetics*