Examination of Genetic Alterations in Preneoplastic and Neoplastic Lesions of the Lung From Uranium Miners. Final Technical Report

Anderson, Marshall

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH (United States)

关键词: Death;    Chromosomes;    Genetics;    Uranium;    Genes;   

DOI  :  10.2172/763958
RP-ID  :  None
RP-ID  :  FG02-96ER62239
RP-ID  :  763958

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States and in Western Europe. The incidence of lung cancer in developing countries is rising as their cigarette smoking habits increase. The objectives of this proposed research are to analyze genetic alterations associated with the development and progression on non-small cell lung carcinoma (MSCLC). Endpoints that may be realized from this proposed research are: (1) detection of early genetic and/or cellular alterations which ultimately could lead to diagnostic modalities for the early detection of lung cancer; and (2) detection of novel tumor suppressor genes on chromosome 9p. This proposal will analyze both tumor specimens and sputum samples.