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Abstract
The term renal cell carcinoma (RCC) once referred to a single entity but now encompasses a spectrum of diverse epithelial tumors with a common derivation from the renal tubular epithelium. The variable course of RCC remains problematic for patient management, despite advances in diagnosis and improved understanding of prognostic factors. However, powerful, high-throughput technologies that now analyze the entire genome and proteome promise to elucidate the heterogeneity of this disease and eventually enable a patient-tailored, individualized medicine. This review considers the clinical relevance and general significance of gene expression and protein-profiling studies.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18366968 DOI: 10.1007/s11934-008-0004-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Urol Rep ISSN: 1527-2737 Impact factor: 3.092