Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology
Prognostic biomarkers of cancer in animals: A systemic approach
Cancer is a condition characterized by uncontrolled cell proliferation, tissue invasion and metastasis. Animal cancers, which are on rise in the recent past, resemble human cancers and serve as valuable models for comparative research in cancer biology and drug development. Biomarkers are defined as measurable molecules indicating biological processes, disease or treatment response to cancer. Historical evolution of biomarkers spans from simple protein markers like alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) to advanced microRNAs and …