Gen supresor de tumor p53 como factor de recurrencia y progresión en cáncer de vejiga

Background. Bladder cancer is the second most frequent neoplasm of the urinary system, and the fifth cause of death in males. In Mexico there was an increase from 11 to 14 x 100,000 inhabitants from 1985 to 1994. Several researchers have studied the effect and role of the cellular cycle regulating proteins. The p53 suppressor gene, frequently implicated in several tumors plays a still debated role in bladder cancer. Objective. The purpose of this study is to determine of p53 can be used as a prognostic factor in transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. Material and methods. Material and methods. Material and methods. Material and methods.