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Exosomal glypican-1 is elevated in pancreatic cancer precursors and can signal genetic predisposition in the absence of endoscopic ultrasound abnormalities.
World journal of gastroenterology - 21 Aug 2022
Moutinho-Ribeiro Pedro, Batista Ines A, Quintas Sofia T, Adem Bárbara, Silva Marco, Morais Rui, Peixoto Armando, Coelho Rosa, Costa-Moreira Pedro, Medas Renato, Lopes Susana, Vilas-Boas Filipe, Baptista Manuela, Dias-Silva Diogo, Esteves Ana L, Martins Filipa, Lopes Joanne, Barroca Helena, Carneiro Fátima, Macedo Guilherme, Melo Sonia A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Individuals within specific risk groups for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) [mucinous cystic lesions (MCLs), hereditary risk (HR), and new-late onset diabetes mellitus (NLOD)] represent an opportunity for early cancer detection. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a premium image modality for PDAC screening and precursor lesion characterization. While no specific biomarker is currently clinically...
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