Germline and somatic mutations in an oncogene: RET mutations in inherited medullary thyroid carcinoma.

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Published in Cancer Res on March 15, 1996

Authors

D J Marsh1, S D Andrew, C Eng, D L Learoyd, A G Capes, R Pojer, A L Richardson, C Houghton, L M Mulligan, B A Ponder, B G Robinson

Author Affiliations

1: Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Royal North Shore Hospital, St. Leonards, N.S.W., Australia.

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