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Quantification of Free Circulating DNA As a Diagnostic Marker in Lung Cancer
30 Sept 2003
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Analysis of circulating DNA in plasma can provide a useful marker for earlier lung cancer detection. This study was designed to assess the sensitivity and specificity of a quantitative molecular assay of circulating DNA to identify patients with lung cancer and monitor their disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The amount of plasma DNA was determined through the use of real-time quantitative polymerase chain...
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