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

Kristen L. Zakian, Amita Shukla-Dave, Ellen Ackerstaff, Hedvig Hricak, Jason A. Koutcher

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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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)263-276
Number of pages14
JournalCancer Biomarkers
Volume4
Issue number4-5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Choline
  • Detection
  • Gleason score
  • Magnetic resonance
  • Prostate cancer
  • Proton
  • Spectroscopy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Genetics
  • Oncology
  • Cancer Research

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