A novel sialyl Le<sup>X</sup> expression score as a potential prognostic tool in colorectal cancer

A novel sialyl Le<sup>X</sup> expression score as a potential prognostic tool in colorectal cancer

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Treatment decisions in colorectal cancer subsequent to surgery are based mainly on the TNM system. There is a need to establish novel prognostic markers based on the molecular characterization of tumor cells. Evidence exists that sia...

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Main Authors: Schiffmann Leif, Schwarz Fabian, Linnebacher Michael, Prall Friedrich, Pahnke Jens, Krentz Helga, Vollmar Brigitte, Klar Ernst
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Colorectal cancer
prognosis
sialyl Le X
tumor staging
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/10/1/95

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