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Biomarkers in familial adenomatous polyposis: role and significance.
Frontiers in bioscience (Scholar edition) - 1 Jan 2010
Signoroni Stefano, Vitellaro Marco, Sala Paola, Bertario Lucio
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A biomarker, according to a generally accepted definition, is a substance or a manifestation used as indicator of a biologic state. It has the characteristic to be objectively measured and evaluated as an indicator of normal biologic processes, pathogenic processes, or pharmacological responses to therapeutic interventions. Biomarkers are important tools available to the clinicians with escalating perspectives in...
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