| Literature DB >> 23621186 |
Yun-Zhao Xu1, Qing-Hua Xi, Wen-Liang Ge, Xiao-Qian Zhang.
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Recent investigations have confirmed up-regulation of serum miR-21 and its diagnostic and prognostic value in several human malignancies. In this study, we examined serum miR-21 levels in epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) patients, and explored its association with clinicopathological factors and prognosis. The results showed significantly higher serum miR-21 levels in EOC patients than in healthy controls. In addition, increased serum miR-21 expression was correlated with advanced FIGO stage, high tumor grade, and shortened overall survival. These findings indicate that serum miR-21 may serve as a novel diagnostic and prognostic marker, and be used as a therapeutic target for the treatment of EOC.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23621186 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2013.14.2.1057
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Asian Pac J Cancer Prev ISSN: 1513-7368