Mucin Depleted Foci (MDF) as New Biomarkers in Colon Carcinogenesis (2005)

Title:

Mucin Depleted Foci (MDF) as New Biomarkers in Colon Carcinogenesis

Key words:

mucin depleted foci

Research Institution:

University of Florence

Location:

Italy

Researcher:

Giovanna Caderni

Project Description:

This study examined mucin depleted foci (MDF) in the colonic mucosa of carcinogen (AOM) treated rats and determined whether MDF are direct precursors of colon tumors.

Cancer Site(s)

Colon/Rectum

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