prostatabiomarkører
Prostatabiomarkører refer to measurable indicators used in the detection, diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of prostate cancer and other prostate conditions. These markers can be found in blood, urine, tissue, or other bodily fluids. The most well-known biomarker for prostate cancer is prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a protein produced by the prostate gland. Elevated PSA levels in the blood can suggest the presence of prostate cancer, though they can also be raised due to benign conditions like prostatitis or benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Beyond PSA, other biomarkers are being investigated and utilized. For instance, urine-based biomarkers such as PCA3
The development and refinement of prostatabiomarkører aim to improve the accuracy of prostate cancer screening, reduce