What are the Clinical Applications of mRNA Expression Analysis?
Clinical applications of mRNA expression analysis in cancer include:
1. Diagnosis: Identifying specific mRNA expression patterns can help in diagnosing different cancer types. 2. Prognosis: Certain mRNA expression profiles are associated with aggressive disease and poor prognosis. 3. Therapeutic Targets: mRNA expression data can reveal potential targets for therapy. For example, the BCR-ABL fusion gene in chronic myeloid leukemia is a target for imatinib. 4. Monitoring Treatment Response: Changes in mRNA expression levels can be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatment and detect relapse.
