MicroRNA Signatures in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Effusions

Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an incurable cancer of the pleura that can be difficult to diagnose. Biomarkers for an easier and/or earlier diagnosis are needed. Approximately 90% of MPM patients develop a pleural effusion (PE). PEs are ideal sources of biomarkers as the fluid would almost...

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Main Authors: Kimberly A. Birnie, Cecilia M. Prêle, Arthur W. (Bill) Musk, Nicholas de Klerk, Y. C. Gary Lee, Deirdre Fitzgerald, Richard J. N. Allcock, Philip J. Thompson, Jenette Creaney, Bahareh Badrian, Steven E. Mutsaers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Disease Markers
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/8628612