Systematic comparison of plasma EBV DNA, anti‐EBV antibodies and miRNA levels for early detection and prognosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma

• Main Authors: Tan, Lu Ping, Tan, Geok Wee, Sivanesan, Vijaya Mohan, Goh, Siang Ling, Ng, Xun Jin, Lim, Chun Shen, Kim, Wee Ric, Mohidin, Taznim Begam Mohd, Mohd Dali, Nor Soleha, Ong, Siew Hoon, Wong, Chun Ying, Sawali, Halimuddin, Yap, Yoke Yeow, Hassan, Faridah, Pua, Kin Choo, Koay, Cheng Eng, Ng, Ching Ching, Khoo, Alan Soo‐Beng
• Format: Article
• Published: John Wiley & Sons 2020
• Subjects: Q Science (General); QH Natural history; R Medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/24831/; https://doi.org/10.1002/ijc.32656

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is originated from the epithelial cells of nasopharynx, Epstein–Barr virus (EBV)-associated and has the highest incidence and mortality rates in Southeast Asia. Late presentation is a common issue and early detection could be the key to reduce the disease burden. Sensi...