Molecular detection of melanoma nodal metastases

The aim of this study was to develop a practical and reproducible multi-marker RT-PCR essay, with the emphasis on achieving maximum specificity for the detection of melanoma nodal metastases. A novel protocol for the efficient homogenisation of nodal tissue was developed, with clinical applicability as the objective.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Medicine

Year dc:date.issued

2002

Author dc:creator

• Davids, Virginia

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Hanekom, Gideon
• Kidson, Sue

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3375

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/3375