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Detection of colorectal cancer by a quantitative fluorescence determination of DNA amplification in stool.
Neoplasia (New York, N.Y.) - 1 Jan 2000
Calistri Daniele, Rengucci Claudia, Lattuneddu Arturo, Francioni Gianfranco, Polifemo Anna Maria, Nanni Oriana, Saragoni Luca, Monti Franco, Ravaioli Alberto, Zoli Wainer, Amadori Dino
Abstract excerpt
DNA amplification of exfoliated cells in stool represents an inexpensive and rapid test, but has only 50% to 60% sensitivity. A new quantitative method, called fluorescence long DNA, was developed and validated in our laboratory on stool obtained from 86 patients with primary colorectal cancer an...
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