Biomarker MIA shows presence of neurofibromas
Monday, July 4, 2011 - 19:31
in Health & Medicine
Neurofibromatosis (NF1) is a genetic condition which affects one in every 3,000 people. New research shows that a simple blood test for the protein melanoma-inhibitory activity (MIA) could be used to indicate the presence of neurofibromas even if they cannot be seen.