New Biomarker Identified for PDAC [News in Brief]

A new study suggests that the protein THBS2 could lead to early detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. By testing for THBS2 and another marker, CA19-9, researchers identified blood samples from patients with the disease with 98% specificity and 87% sensitivity.
Source: Cancer Discovery - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: News in Brief Source Type: research