Nanowire-Based Urinary miRNA Extraction for Early Cancer Detection (IMAGE)

Institute of Science Tokyo

Nanowire-Based Urinary miRNA Extraction for Early Cancer Detection

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Scientists utilized zinc oxide nanowires to capture cancer-associated miRNAs in urinary extracellular vesicles. By integrating machine learning analysis, they identified specific miRNA ensembles that differentiate lung cancer patients from healthy individuals, showing promise as a non-invasive, early-stage cancer detection tool. This pioneering approach could transform cancer diagnosis, enhancing patient outcomes through earlier intervention.

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Takao Yasui

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