Article
Deciphering DNA methylation signatures of pancreatic cancer and pancreatitis
6 Sept 2019
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Chronic pancreatitis presents a high risk of inflammation-related progression to pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. The high mortality rate is directly related to the difficulty in promptly diagnosing the disease, which often presents as overt and advanced. Hence, early diagnosis for pancreatic cancer becomes crucial, propelling research...