Several molecules are known as relevant biomarkers for the detection or followup of cancer, however, is difficult to get from research articles which ones are considered as the most useful in a clinical setting. Can you provide a good biomarker and a justification for their usefulness and reliability?
Hi Hector,
Salivary transcriptome has been reported with more than 3,000 species of RNAs and microRNAs (miRNAs) that can be used as biomarkers for the non-invasive diagnosis of cancer. In my opinion, miRNAs may prove to be an ideal biomarker as these epigenomic signatures are present in the blood, urine and saliva.
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Dear Hector, your question is much to broad and vague. Biomarkers are hardly used to detect cancer, except in some cases. They are generally used to monitor the treatment of cancer. In the review enclosed you might find what you are looking for: an overview of currently used cancer biomarkers.
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