Blood proteins may predict cancer over 7 years early

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A study in Nature Communications by UK researchers analyzed 1,463 plasma proteins and 19 cancers in the UK Biobank, identifying 618 protein-cancer associations and 317 biomarkers, including 107 detected seven years pre-diagnosis. Hematological cancers dominated associations, with notable links to liver, kidney, lung, and colorectal cancers. Genetic analyses supported 29 associations, suggesting potential therapeutic targets. The study highlights early cancer detection possibilities and biomarker development.


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