Advances in molecular markers of germ cell cancer in patients with disorders of sex development

Yvonne G van der Zwan, Martine Cools, Leendert H J Looijenga

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Abstract

The risk of malignant transformation of germ cells, leading to germ cell cancer (GCC) in patients with disorders of sex development, is highly heterogeneous and dependent on a number of parameters, of which the presence of Y-chromosomal material is essential. This chapter describes the networks, both protein-coding and regulatory processes, related to normal gonadal development and GCC, with focus on recent advances of molecular markers for early diagnosis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)172-84
Number of pages13
JournalEndocrine development
Volume27
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Biomarkers, Tumor/genetics
  • Disorders of Sex Development/complications
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal/complications
  • Sex Determination Processes/physiology

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