Incorporating molecular biomarkers into clinical practice for gastric cancer.

Incorporating molecular biomarkers into clinical practice for gastric cancer. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther. 2019 Aug 22;: Authors: Nakamura S, Kanda M, Kodera Y Abstract Introduction: Gastric cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide. To improve clinical outcomes, it is critical to develop appropriate approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Biomarkers have numerous potential clinical applications, including screening, assessing risk, determining prognosis, monitoring recurrence, and predicting response to treatment. Furthermore, biomarkers may contribute to the development of effective therapies. Areas covered: Here we review recent progress in exploiting GC-specific biomarkers such as protein-coding genes, microRNAs, long noncoding RNAs, and methylated gene promoters. Expert opinion: The development of biomarkers for diagnosing and monitoring gastric cancer and for individualizing therapeutic targets shows great promise for improving gastric cancer management. PMID: 31437076 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Expert Rev Anticancer Ther Source Type: research