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Microarray-based Identification of Individual HERV Loci Expression: Application to Biomarker Discovery in Prostate Cancer
Published on: November 2, 2013
[Molecular tumor boards in uro-oncology-prostate cancer]
Frank Kunath1,2, Isabel Heidegger3,2, Matthias Heck4,2
1Klinik für Urologie und Kinderurologie, Klinikum Bayreuth GmbH, Bayreuth, Deutschland.
Abstract:
The rapid development of molecular medicine has opened up new perspectives for the diagnosis and treatment of urological tumors. Urology faces the challenge of effectively treating advanced cancer, especially in view of the genetic diversity of urological tumors. The molecular tumor board offers an innovative approach to identify targeted therapy options based on the individual genetic signatures of tumor cells or tumor microenvironment-based treatment options. In this article, the concept of the molecular tumor board in urology is presented using the example of prostate cancer. We discuss the principles, applications, and future prospects of this promising approach.
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Molecular tumor boards offer personalized treatment for urological cancers by analyzing genetic data. This approach aims to improve outcomes for advanced prostate cancer and other urologic malignancies.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Molecular Medicine
- Urology
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