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SUBMITTER: Birnie KA
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5652849 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Birnie Kimberly A KA Prêle Cecilia M CM Thompson Philip J PJ Badrian Bahareh B Mutsaers Steven E SE
Oncotarget 20170824 44
Malignant mesothelioma is an aggressive and often fatal cancer associated with asbestos exposure. The disease originates in the mesothelial lining of the serosal cavities, most commonly affecting the pleura. Survival rates are low as diagnosis often occurs at an advanced stage and current treatments are limited. Identifying new diagnostic and therapeutic targets for mesothelioma remains a priority, particularly for the new wave of victims exposed to asbestos through do-it-yourself renovations an ...[more]