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Exosomal miRs in Lung Cancer: A Mathematical Model

Authors :
Avner Friedman
Xiulan Lai
Source :
PLoS ONE, Vol 11, Iss 12, p e0167706 (2016), PLoS ONE
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2016.

Abstract

Lung cancer, primarily non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and worldwide. While early detection significantly improves five-year survival, there are no reliable diagnostic tools for early detection. Several exosomal microRNAs (miRs) are overexpressed in NSCLC, and have been suggested as potential biomarkers for early detection. The present paper develops a mathematical model for early stage of NSCLC with emphasis on the role of the three highest overexpressed miRs, namely miR-21, miR-205 and miR-155. Simulations of the model provide quantitative relationships between the tumor volume and the total mass of each of the above miRs in the tumor. Because of the positive correlation between these miRs in the tumor tissue and in the blood, the results of the paper may be viewed as a first step toward establishing a combination of miRs 21, 205, 155 and possibly other miRs as serum biomarkers for early detection of NSCLC.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19326203
Volume :
11
Issue :
12
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
PLoS ONE
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....0d5fc362823796f4dd1457f8b3f13a69