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Cancer Research using TaqMan Gene Expression Assays and Arrays

Discover and verify oncology biomarkers with trusted specificity and sensitivity

 

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

TaqMan Gene Expression assay search tool

If you are unable to find the recommended assay for your specific gene targets in the provided lists above, or if you require assays for other species, we recommend utilizing our TaqMan predesigned assay search tool for a comprehensive selection of available options.

 

To start your search, enter keywords such as gene symbol or name, RefSeq number, disease, pathway, or TaqMan Assay ID number. Choose gene expression application and species to further refine your search.

 

Search over 2.8 million gene expression assays here:

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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.

 

Q: What is the recommended assay?

Recommended products are evaluated by a proprietary bioinformatic algorithm with additional criteria.

 

Q: Are there assays available for gene targets in another species?

Yes, most TaqMan assays are designed for common species like human, mouse, and rat, but 26 other species may be applicable.


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