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Bladder Cancer
Recent findings in bladder cancer described by researchers from University of Erlangen
January 13th, 2009
According to recent research published in the Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology, "The introduction of tissue microarray (TMA) methodology 10 years ago has provided a valuable tool for high-throughput genomic and proteomic analyses. Using this method hundreds of minute tissue samples can be investigated on one microscopic glass slide." "Several studies demonstrated that these small tissue areas are representative for the entire tumour block and can provide reliable information on the relation of molecular markers and clinical outcome of the patient. Types of TMA used in bladder cancer research include defined clinical case series, stage-specific...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-01-13)
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