Gene expression profiles for lung cancer

Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Cancer Genomics Centre researchers Frank Grosveld and Sjaak Philipsen have used genome-wide expression analysis to define sets of predictor genes for non-small cell lung carcinomas (NSCLC). These gene signatures are promising tools for histo-pathological classification of NSCLC and may improve the prediction of clinical outcome.

Lung cancer is the most frequent cause of cancer deaths in North America and Europe and non-small cell lung cancers account for almost 80% of all lung cancers.

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