Molecular characterization
| Molecular characterization | |
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| Term | Molecular characterization |
| Short definition | molecular characterization - (pronounced) (muh-LEH-kyoo-ler KAYR-ik-ter-rih-ZAY-shun) broad term that refers to the use of molecular markers, including DNA, RNA, and proteins, to determine the genetic properties of cells or tissues. In cancer, molecular characterization can provide information about the presence of certain biomarkers or genetic changes in tumor tissue, such as: B. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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molecular characterization - (pronounced) (muh-LEH-kyoo-ler KAYR-ik-ter-rih-ZAY-shun) broad term that refers to the use of molecular markers, including DNA, RNA, and proteins, to determine the genetic properties of cells or tissues. In cancer, molecular characterization can provide information about the presence of certain biomarkers or genetic changes in tumor tissue, such as: B. Gene mutations, gene expression patterns and other changes in tumor DNA or RNA. Molecular characterization can play an important role in how diseases such as cancer are diagnosed and treated, and how they respond to treatment. Genomic sequencing, molecular profiling, and liquid biopsy are all types of molecular characterization
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