Identification of Makorin 1 as a novel SEREX antigen of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) represents one of the most malignant tumors. To improve the poor prognosis, it is necessary to diagnose esophageal SCC at early stages using new tumor markers. SEREX (serological identificatio...

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Main Authors: Nomura Fumio, Kuboshima Mari, Kagaya Akiko, Yasuraoka Mari, Shiratori Tooru, Shimada Hideaki, Takiguchi Masaki, Ochiai Takenori, Matsubara Hisahiro, Hiwasa Takaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/9/232