PCR is used in various ways in cancer research, including:
Mutation Detection: Identifying genetic mutations associated with different types of cancer, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations in breast cancer. Quantification of Gene Expression: Measuring the expression levels of genes implicated in cancer, helping to understand the molecular mechanisms driving cancer progression. Detection of Minimal Residual Disease (MRD): Identifying small numbers of cancer cells that remain after treatment, which can lead to relapse. Identification of MicroRNAs: Detecting small non-coding RNAs involved in the regulation of gene expression, which play roles in cancer development and progression.
