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Trending With Impact: Novel Urine Protein Biomarkers in Bladder Cancer

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June 3, 2021
Researchers from the University of Houston and UT Southwestern Medical Center conducted a study which aimed to screen urine for potentially useful protein biomarkers of bladder cancer. continue reading »

Can CEA Be Used as a Biomarker for SCCA?

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May 26, 2021
Squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal (SCCA) most commonly affects women and is closely associated with HPV infection. Researchers search for novel blood-based biomarkers that track responses to SCCA. continue reading »

Table of Contents: Oncotarget’s Volume 12, Issue #11

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May 25, 2021
Read short summaries of the latest oncology-focused research published in this week’s issue of Oncotarget, Volume 12, Issue 11. continue reading »

Special Collections by Oncotarget: Skin Cancer & Melanoma

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May 20, 2021
Oncotarget launched a new Special Collection of scientific publications directly related to skin cancer and melanoma research. continue reading »

Trending With Impact: RNA Modification Regulatory Proteins in Melanoma

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May 20, 2021
Researchers analyzed various publicly available datasets and identified two RNA modification regulatory proteins that are not only upregulated in melanoma, but necessary for melanoma growth. continue reading »