LOX family and ZFPM2 as novel diagnostic biomarkers for malignant pleural mesothelioma

• Main Authors: Min-Kyu Kim (Author), Hyun-won Kim (Author), Mirae Jang (Author), Sung Soo Oh (Author), Suk-Joong Yong (Author), Yangsik Jeong (Author), Soon-Hee Jung (Author), Jong-Whan Choi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare and aggressive cancer that develops in the pleural and outer layer of tissues surrounding the lungs. MPM is primarily caused by occupational exposure to asbestos and results in a poor prognosis. Effective therapeutics as well as earl...