Increased expression of IGF-1Ec with increasing colonic polyp dysplasia and colorectal cancer

ConclusionIGF-1Ec is significantly overexpressed in colorectal cancer and polyps compared to normal colon tissues offering a potential target to improve colonoscopic identification of colorectal polyps and cancer and intraoperative identification of colorectal tumours.
Source: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research