A Circulating Ligand for Galectin-3 in the Serulm of Individuals with Colorectal Neoplasia
Study Purpose
The research study aims to compare the effectiveness of Galectin-3 in blood with the traditional test for occult blood in stools will "(FOBT), to detect pre-cancerous growths, polyps and colorectal cancers.
The effectiveness of the blood test (Galectin-3) is compared with the result obtained during screening colonoscopy.
Current Status:
- Data analysis
Contact Persons:
Marcia R. Cruz-Correa, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator
Phones: (787) 759-0306 x 221, (787) 772-8300 x 1119
Fax: (787) 522-3282
Delma L. Acosta-Fernández, RN, BSN
Project Coordinator
Phones: (787) 620-8720 x 222, (787) 772-8300 x 1119
Fax: (787) 522-3282
E-mail: purificar.registro@upr.edu