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Exosomal microRNA concentrations in colorectal cancer: A mathematical model.
Journal of theoretical biology - 21 Feb 2017
Lai Xiulan, Friedman Avner
Abstract excerpt
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in the United States. Early detection increases survival very significantly. Indeed, five year survival for people diagnosed at stage I-II is 90%, while for those diagnosed at stage IV it is only 13%. The gold standard for early detection is colonoscopy, but this procedure is limited due to its invasive nature and its high cost. Hence...
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