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Sonic Hedgehog gene as a potential target for the early prophylactic detection of cancer

C Rupika Sunidhi1, M R Jeyaprakash1, Raman Rajeshkumar2

  • 1Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, JSS College of Pharmacy, Udhagamandalam, Tamil Nadu, India.

Medical Hypotheses
|February 1, 2020
PubMed

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Developing advanced cancer detection methods is crucial. Identifying the SHh oncogene in tumor tissues offers a promising, non-invasive approach for earlier cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Advanced cancer detection methods are needed, prioritizing speed and non-invasiveness.
  • Oncogene detection in tumor tissues presents a potential diagnostic strategy.
  • The SHh oncogene has been identified as a significant factor in tumor development pathways.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of SHh oncogene detection for cancer diagnostics.
  • To advance cancer research through novel detection methodologies.

Main Methods:

  • Focus on identifying the SHh oncogene within suspected tumor tissues.
  • Development of targeted detection assays for the SHh oncogene.

Main Results:

  • The SHh oncogene plays a crucial role in tumorigenic pathways.
  • Targeting SHh oncogene detection is a viable strategy for cancer identification.

Conclusions:

  • Detection of the SHh oncogene represents a significant advancement in cancer detection.
  • This approach could lead to quicker and more effective cancer diagnostics.
Keywords:
CMLCancer detectionLeukaemia detectionSonic Hedgehog gene

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