Salivary miRNAs as non-invasive biomarkers of hepatocellular carcinoma: a pilot study
Background Improved detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is needed, as current detection methods, such as alpha fetoprotein (AFP) and ultrasound, suffer from poor sensitivity. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, non-coding RNAs that regulate many cellular functions and impact cancer development and...
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PeerJ Inc.
2022-01-01
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/12715.pdf |