Cell-free nucleic acids as biomarkers in cancer patients
Cell-free nucleic acids as biomarkers in cancer patients
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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Increased levels of circulating nucleic acids (DNA, mRNA and microRNA (miRNA)) in the blood reflect pathological processes, including malignant and benign lesions, inflammatory diseases, stroke, trauma and sepsis. During these processes nucleic acids are shed into the blood by apoptotic and necrotic cells.
In cancer patients, circu...
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Cell-free nucleic acids as biomarkers in cancer patients
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_876236490
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_876236490
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1474-175X
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1474-1768
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10.1038/nrc3066
