Circulating miR-378 in plasma: a reliable, haemolysis-independent biomarker for colorectal cancer

Abstract

The miRNA analysis on plasma samples represents a useful non-invasive tool to assess CRC presence as well as tumour-free status at follow-up. Plasma levels of miR-378 could be used to discriminate CRC patients from healthy individuals, irrespective of the level of haemoglobin of plasma samples.