Potential Colorectal Cancer Biomarker Discovered At Guangzhou Medical University
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
A research team led by Xu Xuehu at the Third Hospital Affiliated Guangzhou Medical University found that miRNA (a small molecular nucleic acid) is closely correlated with the incidence and development of colorectal cancer.
A research team led by Xu Xuehu at the Third Hospital Affiliated Guangzhou Medical University found that miRNA (a small molecular nucleic acid) is closely correlated with the incidence and development of colorectal cancer. Among all others, 17 miRNAs have the potential to be used as a biomarker for clinical screening. If the biomarker of miRNA works, the accurate determination of its concentration will help to detect tumors at least ten months faster than other methods. (Click Here For More - Chinese Language)
"Guangzhou Physicians Found Potential New Biomarker Of Colorectal Cancer" - health.people.com.cn (6/2/2014)