Chinese scientists discover gene associated with prostate cancer

BEIJING

: Chinese scientists have identified a new gene strongly associated with

prostate cancer

, offering new methods for diagnosis and treatment of the disease.


The newly identified biomarker, PCSEAT, was discovered by scientists from Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, state-run

Xinhua

news agency reported.

The research reveals that PCSEAT is overexpressed in prostate cancer patients, indicating that PCSEAT may be a potential therapeutic target.

The research was published in the journal "Biochemical and

Biophysical Research Communications

" in May.

Based on the research, they have developed an early diagnosis for prostate cancer and applied for a patent. The application can significantly improve the accuracy of prostate cancer diagnosis and reduce the cost of diagnosis and treatment.

China has seen increasing cases of prostate cancer in recent years.