A COMPARISON OF TWO ASSAYS FOR MEASURING SERUM LEVELS OF THYMIDINE KINASE IN BREAST CANCER PATIENTS

Authors

Dedra A. Cutler, Brigham Young University
Dr. Kim L. O'Neill, Brigham Young University

Keywords

assays, serum levels, thymidine kinase, breast cancer

College

Life Sciences

Department

Physiology and Developmental Biology

Abstract

Thymidine Kinase 1 (TK1) is an enzyme involved in DNA repair and cell proliferation. Increased cell proliferation results in higher than normal levels of TK1. Because of this relationship, TK1 has recently been identified as a useful marker in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Recommended Citation

Cutler, Dedra A. and O'Neill, Dr. Kim L. (2013) "A COMPARISON OF TWO ASSAYS FOR MEASURING SERUM LEVELS OF THYMIDINE KINASE IN BREAST CANCER PATIENTS," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1432.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1432