Transcription factor 7 like 2 gene polymorphism and advanced glycation end products as risk factors for diabetic nephropathy.

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a multifactorial disease with both genetic and environmental factors contributing to its pathogenesis. ACYP2 is a gene that is related to cell differentiation, apoptosis and prevention of malignant tumors. The ACYP2 gene also affects telomere length.

Plasma metadherin mRNA expression in bladder cancer.

Urinary bladder cancer (BC) is the ninth most common cancer worldwide. At present, the clinical diagnosis of BC depends on self-reported symptoms, tissue biopsy specimens by cystoscopy and from voided urine cytology. However, cystoscopy is an invasive examination and voided urine cytology has low sensitivity, which might provoke misdiagnosis.

Diagnostic values of microRNA 27a in breast cancer patients.

Breast cancer is one of the most malignant tumors in women across the globe. Diagnosis of breast cancer at early stages is essential to improve treatment outcomes and decrease mortality rates. There is a pressing need for new non-invasive biomarkers to improve early diagnosis of breast cancer.