Diagnostic value of circular RNAs in colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis

• Published in: Pathology, research and practice Vol. 215; no. 12; p. 152680
• Main Authors: Zhao, Zheng, Zhao, Yan, Liu, Yunxin, Zou, Jianjun, Zhu, Yubing
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany Elsevier GmbH 01.12.2019
• Subjects: Biomarker; Biomarkers, Tumor - genetics; Circular RNAs; Colorectal cancer; Colorectal Neoplasms - genetics; Colorectal Neoplasms - pathology; Diagnosis; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic; Humans; Meta-analysis; Molecular Diagnostic Techniques; Predictive Value of Tests; Prognosis; Reproducibility of Results; RNA, Circular - genetics; RNA, Neoplasm - genetics; Biomarker; Diagnosis; Circular RNAs; Colorectal cancer; Meta-analysis

Mounting studies has revealed that circular RNAs (circRNAs) play a key role in tumorigenesis and might serve as promising biomarkers for cancer diagnosis. However, the diagnostic value of circRNAs in colorectal cancer (CRC) remains to be precisely elucidated. All relevant literatures were searched u...