PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) has revolutionized molecular genetics and continues to be applied to many fields of medicine and biology. We used nested real time RT – PCR to detect circulating prostate cells in patients affected by prostate cancer, in order to evaluate a possible clinical role of this technique. We present our initial experience.
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