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Circulating MicroRNA Is a Biomarker of Pediatric Crohn Disease
4 May 2011
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The gold standard for the diagnosis and evaluation of Crohn disease (CD) is endoscopy/colonoscopy, although this is invasive, costly, and associated with risks to the patient. Recently, circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) have emerged as promising noninvasive biomarkers. Here, we examined the utility of serum miRNAs as biomarkers of CD in children. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Studies were conducted using sera...
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