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ArticleJournal of Zhejiang University. Science. B2007

Identification of a high frequency of chromosomal rearrangements in the centromeric regions of prostate cancer patients.

V Balachandar, B Lakshman Kumar, K Sasikala, P Manikantan, R Sangeetha, S Mohana Devi

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Article in Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B, 2007. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

V BalachandarDivision of Human Genetics, Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore-641046, Tamilnadu, India. geneticbala@yahoo.co.in
B Lakshman Kumar
K Sasikala
P Manikantan
R Sangeetha
S Mohana Devi
Bharathiar University · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The aim of the present investigation was to study the major chromosomal aberrations (CA) like deletion, translocation, inversion and mosaic in prostate cancer patients of Tamilnadu, Southern India. Totally 45 blood samples were collected from various hospitals in Tamilnadu, Southern India. Equal numbers of normal healthy subjects were chosen after signing a consent form. Volunteers provided blood samples (5 ml) to establish leukocyte cultures. Cytogenetic studies were performed by using Giemsa-banding technique and finally the results were ensured by spectral karyotyping (SKY) technique. In the present investigation, major CA like deletion, translocation, inversion and mosaic were identified in experimental subjects. Results showed frequent CA in chromosomes 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 13, 16, 18 and X. In comparison with experimental subjects, the control subjects exhibited very low levels of major CA (P<0.05). In the present study, the high frequency of centromeric rearrangements indicates a potential role for mitotic irregularities associated with the centromere in prostate cancer tumorigenesis. Identification of chromosome alterations may be helpful in understanding the molecular basis of the disease in better manner.

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overCentromereChromosome AberrationsComorbidityGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHumansIndiaMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceProstatic NeoplasmsRisk AssessmentRisk Factors

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PMID17726745
PMCPMC1963430
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