Patrizia De Marzi Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
DNA ploidy, DNA content, DNA index, Endometrial cancer, Prognosis
Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Vita Salute San Raffaele University School of Medicine, Ospedale San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milano, Italy
Patrizia De Marzi was working in the Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Vita Salute San Raffaele University School of Medicine, Ospedale San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milano, Italy
Research Article Open Access
Author(s): Massimo Origoni, Patrizia De Marzi, Giada Almirante, Jessica Ottolina, Luigi Frigerio, Marco Carnelli, Chiara Gelardi and Massimo Candiani
Aneuploidy, defined as an abnormal quantity of DNA in cells nuclei, is the most frequently observed genetic abnormality in cancer cells. Alterations in cell cycle control and chromosomal missegregation very often result in the accumulation of excess genetic material. These genetic reassortments simultaneously imbalance lots of structural and regulatory proteins. This chromosomal instability may be associated with mutations in tumor suppressor genes or loss of function of mismatch repair genes. These are common pathways of cancerogenesis in endometrial cancer. Endometrial cancer represents the most common female genital tract malignancy and is generally associated with favourable outcomes ... view moreĀ»