Clinical Chemistry
Sensor Detects Lactate Levels in Individual Cancer Cells
A team of scientists devised a molecular sensor that detects levels of lactate in individual cells. A high rate of lactate production indicates that cancer is present, via diagnostics such as PET scans, and may offer an opportunity for novel cancer therapies. More...25 Mar 2013

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