Middle East Journal of Cancer

Molecular Characterization and Metastatic Gene Signatures Based on Targeted Cancer Treatment Modalities

Document Type : Editorial

Author

Sami El Khatib

Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese International University, Khiyara-West Bekaa, Lebanon

https://doi.org/10.30476/mejc.2023.97702.1875

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Sami El Khatib (Google Scholar)

Keywords

Cancer Biology
Metastasis
Gene Signature
Targeted Medicine
Subjects

How to cite this article:

El Khatib S. Molecular characterization and metastatic gene signatures based on targeted cancer treatment modalities. Middle East J Cancer. 2024;15(2):87-8. doi: 10.30476/ mejc.2023.97702.1875.

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