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‹ Tue · 7 Apr 2026
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Methylated Septin9 as an auxiliary biomarker for the diagnostic, recurrence monitoring and prognosis of colorectal cancer.

Blood tests detecting a modified DNA marker help track colorectal cancer recurrence and predict outcomes alongside standard surveillance methods.

This study evaluates methylated Septin9 as a blood-based biomarker for colorectal cancer, showing its utility across diagnosis, recurrence detection, and prognosis assessment. The cfDNA-based marker adds value as an auxiliary tool alongside standard CRC surveillance methods.

What the study was

Study design
Diagnostic biomarker study
Population
Colorectal cancer patients
Category
Diagnostics
Maturity
Validated
Journal
Clinica chimica acta

Why it surfaced

Established biomarker (mSEPT9) with incremental validation. Not novel but confirms clinical utility.

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