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A 3-plex methylation assay combined with the FGFR3 mutation assay sensitively detects recurrent bladder cancer in voided urine.
Clinical cancer research : an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research - 1 Sept 2013
Kandimalla Raju, Masius Roy, Beukers Willemien, Bangma Chris H, Orntoft Torben F, Dyrskjot Lars, van Leeuwen Nikki, Lingsma Hester, van Tilborg Angela A G, Zwarthoff Ellen C
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: DNA methylation is associated with bladder cancer and these modifications could serve as useful biomarkers. FGFR3 mutations are present in 60% to 70% of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). Low-grade bladder cancer recurs in more than 50% of patients. The aim of this study is to determine the sensitivity and specificity of a urine assay for the diagnosis of recurrences in patients with a previous...
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