Abstract:Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in the world and it is a determinant cause of mortality. A significant survival rate is achieved if the disease is detected at an early stage, thus screening represents an important cancer-control tool. Recently we unveiled a panel of mRNAs, which if isolated in whole blood represent an efficient screening test for colorectal cancer. These mRNA molecules as a biomarker in blood by qRT-PCR assay offer a test with high sensitivity and specificity for clinic… Show more
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