Study reveals potential marker for prostate cancer
August 16th, 2010 Posted in prostate cancerNew research by a Purdue University-led team has revealed a potential marker for prostate cancer. The team say it could be the starting point for less invasive testing and improved diagnosis of the disease.
The research team used a new analysis technique to create a profile of the lipids, or fats, found in prostate tissue and discovered a molecular compound that appears to be useful in identifying cancerous and precancerous tissue. The profile revealed that cholesterol sulfate is a compound that is absent in healthy prostate tissue, but is a major fat found in prostate cancer tumors.