New Marker Gene Found to be Good Indicator of Progression

Scientists from the Wayne State University have identified a form of the gene gaectin-3 to be a good indicator of the progression of prostate cancer in patients. Lack of the specified gene has been found to be a very good way of determining whether the cancer has progressed to advanced stages. All men above 50 are prone to get the said disease of the reproductive organs that if left untreated can cause death. The use of the specified gene can be used as a diagnostic marker which can state the level of progression making diagnosis of advanced cases possible and faster.
There is still a lot to be done to make such a diagnostic tool possible for the said gene can be found in both late and beginning stages of the said form of cancer. Other studies are trying to isolate a specific gene that can be blocked to prevent the spread of the disease thus limiting the spread and halting progression. Specific proteins are known to be the main indicators of whether the cancer is to spread or halt making them ideal as tools for determining the best possible course of treatment to take. All these are results of gene studies which have broadened the way scientists approach diseases, especially with such deadly diseases as prostate cancer. The sutudies of these scientists will hopefully allow them to come up with more effective cures and diagnostic tools to stem the spread and progression.