Abstract BACKGROUND During cancer the otherwise tightly controlled homeostasis of the extracellular matrix (ECM) is disturbed. The protein composition changes, the ECM stiffens and increased levels of proteases are secreted. The combination of these processes result in release of specific protein fragments (e.g. collagens) to the circulation, which when measured may reflect disease pathogenesis. OBJECTIVE […]
Collagen degradation products measured in serum can separate ovarian and breast cancer patients from healthy controls: A preliminary study.
January 1, 2015
Cancer Biomark