Hamza Al Balushi, Purnashree Chowdhury, Hisham M Babu, Abdur Rehman, Syed Faqeer Hussain Bokhari, Lina M Al-Tarawneh, Abedallah J Al-Adwan, Meher Cheran, Srikar P Chilla, Anirudh R Addula, Maaz Amir
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a formidable global health concern with a dire prognosis, highlighting the critical need for early detection strategies. This systematic review delves into the potential of salivary biomarkers as a non-invasive means for identifying PDAC at its incipient stages. Saliva's proximity to the circulatory system enables the detection of tumor-derived biomolecules, making it an ideal candidate for mass screening. The analysis of three selected studies reveals promising candidates such as Neisseria mucosa, Fusobacterium periodonticum, polyamines, and specific long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs)...
February 2024: Curēus