Genomics

Biosystems company presents data on biomarkers for heart disease, thyroid cancer

Published in Cancer Weekly, October 11th, 2005

Findings from research studies presented at the 12th Annual Chips to Hits Conference reported the discovery of new biomarkers in several diseases, including early heart disease and thyroid cancer, using advanced gene expression technologies from Applied Biosystems (ABI), an Applera Corporation business.

Preliminary data from Harvard Medical School identified several genes that may play a critical role in the development of early heart disease. Researchers are investigating three biomarkers that may indicate healthy endothelium or blood vessel lining.

"Dysfunctional endothelium lining is a primary cause of heart disease. Studying the genetic...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2005-10-11)

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