Prognostic role of C-reactive protein in prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Several studies have reported that C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammation biomarker, may be associated with the prognosis of prostate cancer (PCa). The objective of this systematic review is to summarize the predictive role of CRP for survival in PCa as reported in previous studies. Related studi...

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Main Authors: Zhu-Qing Liu, Li Chu, Jue-Min Fang, Xi Zhang, Hua-Xin Zhao, Yi-Jing Chen, Qing Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-06-01
Series:Asian Journal of Andrology
Online Access:http://www.ajandrology.com/article.asp?issn=1008-682X;year=2014;volume=16;issue=3;spage=467;epage=471;aulast=Liu