Significance of serum mesothelin in an asbestos-exposed population in the Czech Republic
Aims: Pleural mesothelioma is a highly aggressive and difficult-to-treat form of cancer induced by asbestos in 80-90% of cases. The population group most at risk of the condition are asbestos-exposed workers. Mesothelin or soluble mesothelin-related protein (SMRP) is studied as a potential marker of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Palacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
2015-09-01
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Series: | Biomedical Papers |
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Online Access: | https://biomed.papers.upol.cz/artkey/bio-201503-0023_Significance_of_serum_mesothelin_in_an_asbestos-exposed_population_in_the_Czech_Republic.php |