METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS OF ESOPHAGEAL CANCER AND PROGNOSIS AND IMPROVEMENT OF PATIENT SURVIVAL

摘要

The present invention provides methods and compositions for diagnosing and classifying esophageal cancer and prognosis for survival of individuals having esophageal cancer based on levels or gene status of certain microRNAs. The invention also provides compositions comprising agents that decrease the levels of miRNAs and uses thereof for improvement of survival.