Koller and the dawn of cancer cytogenetics

Br J Cancer. 2023 Feb;128(3):402-403. doi: 10.1038/s41416-022-01996-z. Epub 2022 Oct 13.

Abstract

Shortly before the DNA era began, PC Koller described lagging chromosomes and chromosome numerical abnormalities in human carcinomas. While present-day cancer geneticists would question some of Koller's conclusions, this study ultimately contributed to the realisation that chromosomal instability is a widespread feature of solid tumours.

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma*
  • Chromosome Aberrations*
  • Cytogenetic Analysis
  • DNA
  • Humans

Substances

  • DNA