Indian scientist identifies key gene that can help detect pancreatic cancer early
India TodayA scientist from Lucknow has identified a particular gene that could help in the early detection of pancreatic cancer, particularly pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, one of the most aggressive pancreatic cancers. When asked how CEACAM7 compares to other known cancer markers like S100A4, Dr Dhasmana explained that while S100A4 is a proliferative marker often seen in various cancers, CEACAM7 stands out due to its presence specifically in the early stages of pancreatic cancer. Dr Dhasmana noted that larger cohort studies are needed to validate CEACAM7’s role across diverse ethnic groups and its clinical significance in pancreatic cancer. He said that identifying early events of pancreatic cancer is a tedious task because the pancreas is an internal organ located at the back of the stomach, so direct observation is difficult.
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