MicroRNA isolation and quantification in cerebrospinal fluid: A comparative methodical study.

Associated with the pathogenesis of many cancers, including brain tumors, microRNAs (miRNAs) present promising diagnostic biomarkers. These molecules have been also studied in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), showing great potential as a diagnostic tool in patients with brain tumors. Even though there are...

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Main Authors: Alena Kopkova, Jiri Sana, Pavel Fadrus, Tana Machackova, Marek Vecera, Vaclav Vybihal, Jaroslav Juracek, Petra Vychytilova-Faltejskova, Martin Smrcka, Ondrej Slaby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0208580