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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Sever A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4437384 | biostudies-literature | 2015
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Journal of biomarkers 20150223
Melanoma is the most malignant type of skin cancer. Early detection of melanoma is thus critical for patient prognosis and survival. At present, examination by a skilled dermatologist followed by biopsy of suspicious lesions is the diagnostic gold standard. The aim of the present study was to examine an alternative and noninvasive method for the diagnosis of melanoma at an early stage. We identified and compared the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in mouse urine and feces, before and after a s ...[more]