1H magnetic resonance spectroscopy of prostate cancer: Biomarkers for tumor characterization Journal Article


Authors: Zakian, K. L.; Shukla-Dave, A.; Ackerstaff, E.; Hricak, H.; Koutcher, J. A.
Article Title: 1H magnetic resonance spectroscopy of prostate cancer: Biomarkers for tumor characterization
Abstract: Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Imaging (MRSI) permits a non-invasive assessment of metabolites in the prostate gland. This article reviews the assessment of choline-containing compounds, citrate, and polyamines as markers for prostate tumor detection and aggressiveness. © 2008 IOS Press. All rights reserved.
Keywords: histopathology; review; cancer growth; cancer risk; cancer radiotherapy; nuclear magnetic resonance imaging; outcome assessment; methodology; cancer grading; diagnostic accuracy; sensitivity and specificity; cell proliferation; tumor markers, biological; signal noise ratio; in vivo study; in vitro study; pathology; tumor marker; risk assessment; prostate cancer; gleason score; prostatic neoplasms; standardization; diagnostic value; prostatectomy; image quality; three dimensional imaging; cancer cell; prostate tumor; prostate biopsy; magnetic resonance; magnetic resonance spectroscopy; choline; citric acid; nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; prostate hypertrophy; detection; cell density; cancer classification; image processing; cell metabolism; spectroscopy; non invasive measurement; image display; patient care planning; roc curve; proton nuclear magnetic resonance; proton; tissue characterization; disease activity; polyamine; polyamine derivative; choline derivative; qualitative diagnosis; quantitative diagnosis; citrates; polyamines
Journal Title: Cancer Biomarkers
Volume: 4
Issue: 4-5
ISSN: 1574-0153
Publisher: IOS Press  
Date Published: 2008-01-01
Start Page: 263
End Page: 276
Language: English
PUBMED: 18957715
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 4" - "Export Date: 17 November 2011" - "Source: Scopus"
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  1. Hedvig Hricak
    419 Hricak
  2. Amita Dave
    137 Dave
  3. Kristen L Zakian
    82 Zakian
  4. Jason A Koutcher
    278 Koutcher