Detection of Microsatellite Instability by High-Resolution Melting Analysis in Colorectal Cancer.

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide. microsatellite instability (MSI) is a molecular marker of a deficient mismatch repair system and happens in almost 15% of CRCs. Because of a wide frequency of MSI+ CRC in Iran compared to other parts of the world, the importance of screening for this type of cancer is highlighted.

Characterization of pathways involved in colorectal cancer using real-time RT-PCR gene expression data.

Aim: Efforts to explore biomarkers and biological pathways involved in the disease are needed to improve colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosis and alternative treatments.

Background: The fourth common malignancy in the world is colorectal cancer. The over-all burden is predicted to rise by 2030.