Abstract
A number of different serum biomarkers are currently being evaluated for their potential use as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers in Glioblastoma Multiforme. Amongst these, a vast number of different microRNAs have been studied, that are up-regulated or downregulated in relation to Glioblastoma Multiforme. Different studies have found numerous associations of these different microRNAs with recurrence, Karnofsky Performance Score, Progression Free Survival and Overall Survival. Other than microRNAs, serum Glial Fibrillary Acid Protein, cytokines and YLK-40, as well as a number of other candidate serum biomarkers are being studied.More studies, with larger sample sizes are required before these serum biomarkers can be routinely, and reliably used in clinical practice. Use of serum biomarkers can provide a non-invasive means for diagnosing and monitoring disease.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 913-914 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association |
| Volume | 69 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2019 |
Keywords
- Glioblastoma multiforme, Serum biomarkers, microrna, GFAP, YLK-40.