Stage-specific analysis of plasma protein profiles in ovarian cancer: Difference in-gel electrophoresis analysis of pooled clinical samples

• Published in: Journal of carcinogenesis Vol. 12; no. 1; p. 10
• Main Authors: Bailey, Mark, Shield-Artin, Kristy, Oliva, Karen, Ayhan, Mustafa, Reisman, Simone, Rice, Gregory
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Medknow Publications 01.01.2013; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
• Subjects: Original; protein depletion; disease stage; Difference in-gel electrophoresis; ovarian cancer

Introduction: Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecological cancer. Non-specific symptoms early in disease and the lack of specific biomarkers hinder early diagnosis. Multi-marker blood screening tests have shown promise for improving identification of early stage disease; however,...