Abstract
Identifying molecular markers for colon cancer is a top priority. Using a pooled sample approach with Affymetrix GeneChip technology, we assayed colon cancers derived from a series of clinical stages to identify molecular markers of potential prognostic value. Of 12 000 genes assessed, osteopontin emerged as the leading candidate tumor progression marker. Osteopontin is a secreted glycoprotein known to bind integrins and CD44. Its actual molecular function remains elusive but its increased expression correlates strongly with tumor progression.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1041-1043 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Comptes Rendus - Biologies |
Volume | 326 |
Issue number | 10-11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2003 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
- General Immunology and Microbiology
- General Agricultural and Biological Sciences