REAGENTS AND METHODS FOR MIRNA EXPRESSION ANALYSIS AND IDENTIFICATION OF CANCER BIOMARKERS

摘要

This invention provides methods for amplifying, detecting, measuring, and identifying miRNAs from biological samples, particularly limited amounts of a biological sample. miRNAs that are differentially expressed in tumor samples and normal tissues are useful as cancer biomarkers for cancer diagnostics. In particular, the invention concerns miR-29c and nasopharyngeal carcinoma.