Tumor markers research focus.9781600215445 Tumor markers Tumor Markers Definition Tumor markers are measurable biochemicals that are associated with a malignancy. They are either produced by tumor cells (tumor-derived) or by the body in response to tumor cells (tumor-associated). research focus. Ed. by Deborah H. Chang. Nova Biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. Books 2007 300 pages $129.00 Hardcover RC270 Tumor markers are molecules in blood or tissues that are associated with cancer, and the identification or measurement of which is useful in patient diagnosis or clinical management. Oncologists and other biological scientists, most from Asia, describe methods for analyzing markers associated with a variety of specific types of cancer. Their topics include biochemical markers of bone remodeling for multiple myeloma, mammary mammary /mam·ma·ry/ (mam´ah-re) pertaining to the mammary gland, or breast. mam·ma·ry adj. Of or relating to a breast or mamma. mammary pertaining to the mammary gland. phyllodes tumors, specific gene methylation methylation, n a phase-II detoxification pathway in the liver; methyl groups combine with toxins to rid the body of various substances. methylation (meth´ as a gastrointestinal tumor marker, and tumor biomarkers in personalized medicine. ([c]20082005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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