Genomic techniques for biomarker discovery can pave the way for identifying biomarkers that may serve as indicators for prediction, prognosis, and treatment of cancer in the future. Our Applied Biosystems TaqMan Gene Expression assays and arrays enable researchers to reliably detect and quantitate the expression levels of common cancer biomarkers in addition to novel biomarkers identified in high-throughput transcriptomic studies that require verification.
Figure 1: This informative chart highlights the leading oncology research areas and demonstrates how TaqMan Gene Expression predesigned assays can be highly relevant to these specific topics. With thousands of available TaqMan assays, each supported by scientific citations, Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a comprehensive solution for your oncology research needs. No matter which oncology type you are studying, we have the assays necessary to help drive your research forward. Explore the Gene Expression assays tailored to your specific research topic below.
Germ cell cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the reproductive cells, most commonly in the testicles or ovaries.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
CDKN1A | 706 | Hs00355782_m1 |
CDH1 | 634 | Hs01023895_m1 |
FOXP3 | 629 | Hs01085834_m1 |
POU5F1 | 603 | Hs04260367_gH |
SOX2 | 603 | Hs04234836_s1 |
ESR1 | 482 | Hs01046816_m1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CXCL12 | 381 | Hs03676656_mH |
CD68 | 373 | Hs02836816_g1 |
GATA3 | 348 | Hs00231122_m1 |
CTNNB1 | 296 | Hs00355045_m1 |
NOTCH1 | 277 | Hs01062014_m1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
KLF4 | 239 | Hs00358836_m1 |
CYP19A1 | 204 | Hs00903411_m1 |
ACE2 | 196 | Hs01085333_m1 |
GATA4 | 195 | Hs00171403_m1 |
AKT1 | 176 | Hs00178289_m1 |
IGF2 | 176 | Hs04188276_m1 |
DNMT1 | 166 | Hs00945875_m1 |
Nerve tissue cancer, also known as neurosarcoma, is a rare type of cancer that originates in the cells of the peripheral nerves or central nervous system.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
COL1A1 | 1958 | Hs00164004_m1 |
CXCL10 | 758 | Hs00171042_m1 |
CCL5 | 531 | Hs00982282_m1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CDKN2A | 435 | Hs00923894_m1 |
CD274 | 305 | Hs00204257_m1 |
CTNNB1 | 296 | Hs00355045_m1 |
HES1 | 292 | Hs00172878_m1 |
GLI1 | 291 | Hs00171790_m1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
STAT1 | 242 | Hs01013996_m1 |
FOXO1 | 223 | Hs00231106_m1 |
ATF4 | 206 | Hs00909569_g1 |
BIRC5 | 200 | Hs04194392_s1 |
CCR2 | 197 | Hs00704702_s1 |
CD14 | 175 | Hs02621496_s1 |
CAV1 | 147 | Hs00971716_m1 |
FGFR1 | 142 | Hs00241111_m1 |
CD34 | 115 | Hs02576480_m1 |
CCNE1 | 114 | Hs01026536_m1 |
Invasiveness in cancer refers to the ability of cancer cells to invade and infiltrate surrounding tissues, leading to local invasion and distant metastasis. It plays a critical role in cancer progression and poses a significant challenge in treatment and prognosis.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
CXCL8 | 1218 | Hs00174103_m1 |
CDH1 | 634 | Hs01023895_m1 |
FOXP3 | 629 | Hs01085834_m1 |
CXCL1 | 561 | Hs00236937_m1 |
ESR1 | 482 | Hs01046816_m1 |
ABCB1 | 475 | Hs00184500_m1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
COL1A2 | 429 | Hs01028956_m1 |
FABP4 | 391 | Hs01086177_m1 |
GATA3 | 348 | Hs00231122_m1 |
CD44 | 347 | Hs01075864_m1 |
CXCR4 | 335 | Hs00607978_s1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
IDO1 | 240 | Hs00984148_m1 |
ERBB2 | 215 | Hs01001580_m1 |
MUC5AC | 175 | Hs01365616_m1 |
CCNB1 | 160 | Hs01030099_m1 |
BRCA1 | 145 | Hs01556193_m1 |
CXCL5 | 137 | Hs01099660_g1 |
CYR61 | 133 | Hs00155479_m1 |
Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects plasma cells in the bone marrow, leading to the overproduction of abnormal antibodies and weakening of the bones.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
BCL2 | 740 | Hs04986394_s1 |
BCL2 | 740 | Hs04986394_s1 |
CCND1 | 587 | Hs00765553_m1 |
CCND1 | 587 | Hs00765553_m1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CDKN2A | 435 | Hs00923894_m1 |
GATA3 | 348 | Hs00231122_m1 |
CD44 | 347 | Hs01075864_m1 |
CXCR4 | 335 | Hs00607978_s1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
MDM2 | 219 | Hs00540450_s1 |
ABL1 | 167 | Hs01104728_m1 |
ABL1 | 167 | Hs01104728_m1 |
MYD88 | 123 | Hs01573837_g1 |
CD34 | 115 | Hs02576480_m1 |
RUNX1 | 113 | Hs02558380_s1 |
RUNX1 | 113 | Hs02558380_s1 |
FGFR3 | 100 | Hs00179829_m1 |
CD19 | 87 | Hs01047413_g1 |
Testicular cancer is a malignancy that develops in the testicles, the male reproductive organs responsible for producing sperm and testosterone.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
CCL2 | 2056 | Hs00234140_m1 |
IL10 | 2030 | Hs00961622_m1 |
POU5F1 | 603 | Hs04260367_gH |
SOX2 | 603 | Hs04234836_s1 |
IGF1 | 549 | Hs01547656_m1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
FGF2 | 297 | Hs00266645_m1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
KLF4 | 239 | Hs00358836_m1 |
IGF1R | 236 | Hs00609566_m1 |
CXCL9 | 231 | Hs00171065_m1 |
ERBB2 | 215 | Hs01001580_m1 |
GSTP1 | 145 | Hs00943350_g1 |
SOX17 | 128 | Hs00366918_m1 |
CD34 | 115 | Hs02576480_m1 |
CD74 | 82 | Hs00269961_m1 |
ATG7 | 69 | Hs00893766_m1 |
CDK6 | 66 | Hs01026371_m1 |
ERCC1 | 63 | Hs01012158_m1 |
DICER1 | 59 | Hs00229023_m1 |
Kidney cancer, also known as renal cancer, is a disease characterized by the abnormal growth of cells in the kidneys, which are vital organs for filtering waste from the blood.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CD36 | 381 | Hs00354519_m1 |
CD44 | 347 | Hs01075864_m1 |
CTNNB1 | 296 | Hs00355045_m1 |
HNF4A | 157 | Hs00230853_m1 |
CYR61 | 133 | Hs00155479_m1 |
MALAT1 | 109 | Hs00273907_s1 |
DICER1 | 59 | Hs00229023_m1 |
LRRK2 | 48 | Hs01115057_m1 |
CCR4 | 46 | Hs00747615_s1 |
AIM2 | 36 | Hs00915710_m1 |
PAX8 | 34 | Hs00247586_m1 |
IFI16 | 26 | Hs00986757_m1 |
E2F3 | 25 | Hs00605457_m1 |
BARD1 | 18 | Hs03987607_g1 |
SMARCB1 | 18 | Hs00992521_m1 |
HNRNPA2B1 | 15 | Hs00242600_m1 |
TFE3 | 15 | Hs00232406_m1 |
BAP1 | 10 | Hs01109276_g1 |
DLC1 | 10 | Hs00183436_m1 |
Uterine cancer, also known as endometrial cancer, is a malignancy that occurs in the lining of the uterus, the female reproductive organ responsible for menstruation and pregnancy.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
ESR1 | 482 | Hs01046816_m1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CTNNB1 | 296 | Hs00355045_m1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
FGFR2 | 146 | Hs01552918_m1 |
BRCA1 | 145 | Hs01556193_m1 |
EZH2 | 108 | Hs00544830_m1 |
PIK3CA | 106 | Hs00907957_m1 |
BRCA2 | 52 | Hs00609073_m1 |
MLH1 | 46 | Hs00979919_m1 |
MSH2 | 35 | Hs00953527_m1 |
MSH6 | 31 | Hs00943000_m1 |
L1CAM | 20 | Hs01109748_m1 |
ARID1A | 11 | Hs00195664_m1 |
PMS2 | 11 | Hs00761782_s1 |
METTL3 | 8 | Hs00219820_m1 |
ELP3 | 7 | Hs00986845_m1 |
HOXB9 | 7 | Hs00256886_m1 |
EML4 | 4 | Hs01040680_m1 |
BLACAT1 | 1 | Hs03839366_s1 |
Central nervous system cancer refers to malignant tumors that develop in the brain or spinal cord, affecting the normal functioning of the nervous system.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
HIF1A | 691 | Hs00153153_m1 |
SOX2 | 603 | Hs04234836_s1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CDKN2A | 435 | Hs00923894_m1 |
CTNNB1 | 296 | Hs00355045_m1 |
GLI1 | 291 | Hs00171790_m1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
DRD2 | 251 | Hs00241436_m1 |
KLF4 | 239 | Hs00358836_m1 |
PTCH1 | 182 | Hs00181117_m1 |
AKT1 | 176 | Hs00178289_m1 |
CX3CR1 | 131 | Hs01922583_s1 |
EZH2 | 108 | Hs00544830_m1 |
GLI2 | 92 | Hs01119974_m1 |
ASCL1 | 73 | Hs00269932_m1 |
FOXM1 | 72 | Hs01073586_m1 |
ACVR1 | 56 | Hs00153836_m1 |
ATOH1 | 47 | Hs00944192_s1 |
OTX2 | 34 | Hs00222238_m1 |
EPHB2 | 33 | Hs00362096_m1 |
Intestinal cancer refers to cancer that develops in the intestines, which include the small bowel (duodenum, jejunum, and ileum) and the large bowel (colon and rectum).
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
FOXP3 | 629 | Hs01085834_m1 |
SOX2 | 603 | Hs04234836_s1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CD44 | 347 | Hs01075864_m1 |
CXCR4 | 335 | Hs00607978_s1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
ERBB2 | 215 | Hs01001580_m1 |
CD34 | 115 | Hs02576480_m1 |
MALAT1 | 109 | Hs00273907_s1 |
EZH2 | 108 | Hs00544830_m1 |
MAPK1 | 90 | Hs01046830_m1 |
CHI3L1 | 66 | Hs01072228_m1 |
SMAD4 | 65 | Hs00929647_m1 |
GATA6 | 63 | Hs00232018_m1 |
TRPM8 | 47 | Hs01066596_m1 |
ALDH2 | 27 | Hs01007998_m1 |
ALDH2 | 27 | Hs01007998_m1 |
HAND2 | 24 | Hs00232769_m1 |
GPC1 | 18 | Hs00892476_m1 |
ADH1B | 17 | Hs00605175_m1 |
Ovarian cancer is a malignant disease that affects the ovaries, the female reproductive organs responsible for producing eggs and hormones.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CD44 | 347 | Hs01075864_m1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
BRCA1 | 145 | Hs01556193_m1 |
EZH2 | 108 | Hs00544830_m1 |
PIK3CA | 106 | Hs00907957_m1 |
IFIH1 | 102 | Hs00223420_m1 |
PARP1 | 94 | Hs00242302_m1 |
CD24 | 59 | Hs02379687_s1 |
BRCA2 | 52 | Hs00609073_m1 |
PAX8 | 34 | Hs00247586_m1 |
FGF19 | 28 | Hs00192780_m1 |
MUC16 | 18 | Hs01065175_m1 |
RAD51C | 12 | Hs04194939_s1 |
ARID1A | 11 | Hs00195664_m1 |
BRIP1 | 8 | Hs00908143_m1 |
PALB2 | 3 | Hs00954121_m1 |
Breast cancer is a malignant condition characterized by the abnormal growth of cells in the breast tissue.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
CDH1 | 634 | Hs01023895_m1 |
ESR1 | 482 | Hs01046816_m1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CD44 | 347 | Hs01075864_m1 |
CXCR4 | 335 | Hs00607978_s1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
ERBB2 | 215 | Hs01001580_m1 |
BRCA1 | 145 | Hs01556193_m1 |
EZH2 | 108 | Hs00544830_m1 |
PIK3CA | 106 | Hs00907957_m1 |
CDK4 | 99 | Hs00364847_m1 |
CD24 | 59 | Hs02379687_s1 |
BRCA2 | 52 | Hs00609073_m1 |
PALB2 | 3 | Hs00954121_m1 |
Prostate cancer is a malignancy that develops in the prostate gland, a small walnut-shaped organ responsible for producing seminal fluid in males.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
SOX2 | 603 | Hs04234836_s1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CD44 | 347 | Hs01075864_m1 |
NOTCH1 | 277 | Hs01062014_m1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
BRCA1 | 145 | Hs01556193_m1 |
TMPRSS2 | 120 | Hs01122322_m1 |
MALAT1 | 109 | Hs00273907_s1 |
EZH2 | 108 | Hs00544830_m1 |
PIK3CA | 106 | Hs00907957_m1 |
FOXM1 | 72 | Hs01073586_m1 |
BRCA2 | 52 | Hs00609073_m1 |
FOXA1 | 52 | Hs04187555_m1 |
PCA3 | 16 | Hs01371939_g1 |
HOXB13 | 9 | Hs00197189_m1 |
Pancreatic cancer is a malignant disease that affects the pancreas, an organ responsible for producing digestive enzymes and regulating blood sugar levels.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CDKN2A | 435 | Hs00923894_m1 |
CXCL12 | 381 | Hs03676656_mH |
CD44 | 347 | Hs01075864_m1 |
CXCR4 | 335 | Hs00607978_s1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
PDX1 | 159 | Hs00236830_m1 |
BRCA1 | 145 | Hs01556193_m1 |
MUC1 | 117 | Hs00159357_m1 |
EZH2 | 108 | Hs00544830_m1 |
SMAD4 | 65 | Hs00929647_m1 |
BRCA2 | 52 | Hs00609073_m1 |
ALKBH5 | 3 | Hs00539502_m1 |
PALB2 | 3 | Hs00954121_m1 |
Neuroblastoma is a type of cancer that primarily affects young children and originates in the nerve tissue, commonly in the adrenal glands or nerve cells along the spine.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
BCL2 | 740 | Hs04986394_s1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
SOD1 | 361 | Hs00533490_m1 |
GATA3 | 348 | Hs00231122_m1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
SIRT1 | 236 | Hs01009006_m1 |
MDM2 | 219 | Hs00540450_s1 |
IRF4 | 137 | Hs00180031_m1 |
EZH2 | 108 | Hs00544830_m1 |
BACE1 | 87 | Hs01121195_m1 |
PINK1 | 64 | Hs00260868_m1 |
APAF1 | 49 | Hs00559441_m1 |
HDAC8 | 22 | Hs00954353_g1 |
LIN28B | 20 | Hs01013729_m1 |
PHOX2B | 20 | Hs00243679_m1 |
LMO1 | 4 | Hs04487089_m1 |
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, which is responsible for the body's immune response, and can affect lymph nodes, bone marrow, and other organs.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
BCL2 | 740 | Hs04986394_s1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CXCR4 | 335 | Hs00607978_s1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
MYD88 | 123 | Hs01573837_g1 |
CD34 | 115 | Hs02576480_m1 |
EZH2 | 108 | Hs00544830_m1 |
CD19 | 87 | Hs01047413_g1 |
MALT1 | 6 | Hs01120060_m1 |
ROS1 | 6 | Hs00177228_m1 |
EML4 | 4 | Hs01040680_m1 |
Esophageal cancer is a malignancy that develops in the esophagus, the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from the throat to the stomach.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
SOX2 | 603 | Hs04234836_s1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CD44 | 347 | Hs01075864_m1 |
NOTCH1 | 277 | Hs01062014_m1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
ERBB2 | 215 | Hs01001580_m1 |
MALAT1 | 109 | Hs00273907_s1 |
EZH2 | 108 | Hs00544830_m1 |
PIK3CA | 106 | Hs00907957_m1 |
CDX2 | 83 | Hs01078080_m1 |
KEAP1 | 74 | Hs00202227_m1 |
SMAD4 | 65 | Hs00929647_m1 |
ROS1 | 6 | Hs00177228_m1 |
EML4 | 4 | Hs01040680_m1 |
Urinary cancer refers to malignancies that can occur in the urinary system, including the bladder, kidneys, ureters, and urethra.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
SOX2 | 603 | Hs04234836_s1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CD44 | 347 | Hs01075864_m1 |
NOTCH1 | 277 | Hs01062014_m1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
ERBB2 | 215 | Hs01001580_m1 |
MALAT1 | 109 | Hs00273907_s1 |
EZH2 | 108 | Hs00544830_m1 |
PIK3CA | 106 | Hs00907957_m1 |
FGFR3 | 100 | Hs00179829_m1 |
CDX2 | 83 | Hs01078080_m1 |
METTL3 | 8 | Hs00219820_m1 |
ROS1 | 6 | Hs00177228_m1 |
Genital female cancer refers to various malignancies that can affect the female reproductive organs, including the cervix, uterus, ovaries, vulva, and vagina.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
BRCA1 | 145 | Hs01556193_m1 |
MALAT1 | 109 | Hs00273907_s1 |
EZH2 | 108 | Hs00544830_m1 |
PIK3CA | 106 | Hs00907957_m1 |
MLH1 | 46 | Hs00979919_m1 |
MSH2 | 35 | Hs00953527_m1 |
MEG3 | 32 | Hs00292028_m1 |
MSH6 | 31 | Hs00943000_m1 |
CD79A | 22 | Hs00998119_m1 |
GAS5 | 19 | Hs05021116_g1 |
ARID1A | 11 | Hs00195664_m1 |
BCL10 | 8 | Hs00961847_m1 |
METTL3 | 8 | Hs00219820_m1 |
Lung cancer is a malignant disease that originates in the lungs, characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in lung tissues.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
SOX2 | 603 | Hs04234836_s1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CD44 | 347 | Hs01075864_m1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
ERBB2 | 215 | Hs01001580_m1 |
FGFR1 | 142 | Hs00241111_m1 |
MALAT1 | 109 | Hs00273907_s1 |
EZH2 | 108 | Hs00544830_m1 |
PIK3CA | 106 | Hs00907957_m1 |
KEAP1 | 74 | Hs00202227_m1 |
METTL3 | 8 | Hs00219820_m1 |
ROS1 | 6 | Hs00177228_m1 |
EML4 | 4 | Hs01040680_m1 |
Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is a malignant disease that develops in the cells lining the stomach, affecting the digestive system.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
CDH1 | 634 | Hs01023895_m1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CD44 | 347 | Hs01075864_m1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
ERBB2 | 215 | Hs01001580_m1 |
MALAT1 | 109 | Hs00273907_s1 |
EZH2 | 108 | Hs00544830_m1 |
PIK3CA | 106 | Hs00907957_m1 |
CDX2 | 83 | Hs01078080_m1 |
SMAD4 | 65 | Hs00929647_m1 |
METTL3 | 8 | Hs00219820_m1 |
ROS1 | 6 | Hs00177228_m1 |
Metastatic cancer, or metastasis, refers to cancer that has spread from its original site to other parts of the body, forming secondary tumors.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
CCL2 | 2056 | Hs00234140_m1 |
MMP9 | 1117 | Hs00957562_m1 |
MMP2 | 729 | Hs01548727_m1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CXCL12 | 381 | Hs03676656_mH |
CD44 | 347 | Hs01075864_m1 |
CXCR4 | 335 | Hs00607978_s1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
MALAT1 | 109 | Hs00273907_s1 |
EZH2 | 108 | Hs00544830_m1 |
SMAD4 | 65 | Hs00929647_m1 |
RAC1 | 64 | Hs01902432_s1 |
MTA1 | 16 | Hs00950776_m1 |
Nervous system cancer refers to malignancies that develop in the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves, disrupting the normal function of the nervous system.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
SOX2 | 603 | Hs04234836_s1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CDKN2A | 435 | Hs00923894_m1 |
GLI1 | 291 | Hs00171790_m1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
PTCH1 | 182 | Hs00181117_m1 |
FGFR1 | 142 | Hs00241111_m1 |
EZH2 | 108 | Hs00544830_m1 |
OLIG2 | 97 | Hs00300164_s1 |
GLI2 | 92 | Hs01119974_m1 |
S100B | 81 | Hs00902901_m1 |
IDH1 | 31 | Hs04966975_g1 |
GRM1 | 26 | Hs00168250_m1 |
IDH2 | 18 | Hs00953879_m1 |
DMBT1 | 10 | Hs01069306_m1 |
Brain cancer is a malignant disease that originates in the brain, characterized by the abnormal growth of cells in brain tissue.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
SOX2 | 603 | Hs04234836_s1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CDKN2A | 435 | Hs00923894_m1 |
CD44 | 347 | Hs01075864_m1 |
CXCR4 | 335 | Hs00607978_s1 |
GLI1 | 291 | Hs00171790_m1 |
NOTCH1 | 277 | Hs01062014_m1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
EZH2 | 108 | Hs00544830_m1 |
OLIG2 | 97 | Hs00300164_s1 |
FOXM1 | 72 | Hs01073586_m1 |
IDH1 | 31 | Hs04966975_g1 |
IDH2 | 18 | Hs00953879_m1 |
H3F3A | 6 | Hs02598544_g1 |
LGI1 | 3 | Hs00185028_m1 |
Glioblastoma is an aggressive and malignant type of brain cancer that arises from the glial cells in the brain.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
SOX2 | 603 | Hs04234836_s1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CDKN2A | 435 | Hs00923894_m1 |
CD44 | 347 | Hs01075864_m1 |
CXCR4 | 335 | Hs00607978_s1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
MDM2 | 219 | Hs00540450_s1 |
EZH2 | 108 | Hs00544830_m1 |
FGFR3 | 100 | Hs00179829_m1 |
CDK4 | 99 | Hs00364847_m1 |
FOXM1 | 72 | Hs01073586_m1 |
EPHA2 | 33 | Hs01072272_m1 |
IDH1 | 31 | Hs04966975_g1 |
GOT1 | 15 | Hs00157798_m1 |
METTL3 | 8 | Hs00219820_m1 |
ALKBH5 | 3 | Hs00539502_m1 |
Glioma is a type of cancer that originates in the glial cells of the brain or spinal cord, with varying degrees of aggressiveness and prognosis.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
SOX2 | 603 | Hs04234836_s1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CDKN2A | 435 | Hs00923894_m1 |
CD44 | 347 | Hs01075864_m1 |
CXCR4 | 335 | Hs00607978_s1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
MDM2 | 219 | Hs00540450_s1 |
EZH2 | 108 | Hs00544830_m1 |
FGFR3 | 100 | Hs00179829_m1 |
CDK4 | 99 | Hs00364847_m1 |
OLIG2 | 97 | Hs00300164_s1 |
S100B | 81 | Hs00902901_m1 |
FOXM1 | 72 | Hs01073586_m1 |
IDH1 | 31 | Hs04966975_g1 |
METTL3 | 8 | Hs00219820_m1 |
ALKBH5 | 3 | Hs00539502_m1 |
Colorectal cancer is a malignant disease that affects the colon or rectum, characterized by the abnormal growth of cells in the lining of the digestive tract.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
FOXP3 | 629 | Hs01085834_m1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CD44 | 347 | Hs01075864_m1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
LGR5 | 190 | Hs00969422_m1 |
MALAT1 | 109 | Hs00273907_s1 |
EZH2 | 108 | Hs00544830_m1 |
PIK3CA | 106 | Hs00907957_m1 |
SMAD4 | 65 | Hs00929647_m1 |
MLH1 | 46 | Hs00979919_m1 |
MSH2 | 35 | Hs00953527_m1 |
CCAT1 | 3 | Hs04402620_m1 |
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells responsible for skin color. It can also occur in other parts of the body.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
FOXP3 | 629 | Hs01085834_m1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CDKN2A | 435 | Hs00923894_m1 |
NLRP3 | 356 | Hs00918082_m1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
CTLA4 | 161 | Hs00175480_m1 |
EZH2 | 108 | Hs00544830_m1 |
CDK4 | 99 | Hs00364847_m1 |
SOX10 | 61 | Hs00366918_m1 |
AIM2 | 36 | Hs00915710_m1 |
MC1R | 19 | Hs00267167_s1 |
NLRC4 | 17 | Hs00892666_m1 |
BAP1 | 10 | Hs01109276_g1 |
Skin cancer refers to the abnormal growth of skin cells, typically caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
FOXP3 | 629 | Hs01085834_m1 |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CDKN2A | 435 | Hs00923894_m1 |
NLRP3 | 356 | Hs00918082_m1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
CTLA4 | 161 | Hs00175480_m1 |
EZH2 | 108 | Hs00544830_m1 |
CDK4 | 99 | Hs00364847_m1 |
SOX10 | 61 | Hs00366918_m1 |
AIM2 | 36 | Hs00915710_m1 |
MC1R | 19 | Hs00267167_s1 |
NLRC4 | 17 | Hs00892666_m1 |
BAP1 | 10 | Hs01109276_g1 |
Liver cancer, also known as hepatocellular carcinoma, is a malignancy that originates in the liver cells, often associated with underlying liver disease or chronic infection.
The genes that are most associated via citation count per human species are shown in the table below.
For other species and additional assays, use the search tool provided further down the page.
Gene target | Citations | Recommended assay (human) |
TP53 | 467 | Hs01034249_m1 |
CD44 | 347 | Hs01075864_m1 |
CTNNB1 | 296 | Hs00355045_m1 |
STAT3 | 268 | Hs00374280_m1 |
SIRT1 | 236 | Hs01009006_m1 |
FGFR2 | 146 | Hs01552918_m1 |
MALAT1 | 109 | Hs00273907_s1 |
EZH2 | 108 | Hs00544830_m1 |
FOXM1 | 72 | Hs01073586_m1 |
GPC3 | 40 | Hs01018936_m1 |
IDH1 | 31 | Hs04966975_g1 |
METTL3 | 8 | Hs00219820_m1 |
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Q: How do you know if a gene target is associated to a given disease?
A: We used an AI engine to analyze all publicly accessible scientific literature to determine how closely associated each gene target is respective to a disease type. This methodology serves to guide how strongly associated a gene-disease relationship is but is neither exhaustive nor conclusive. This association is intended for research purposes and does not indicate the diagnostic value of the gene target for the disease of interest. Consider the lists provided here as a starting point.
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