Detection of gene variants causing esophageal cancer

Esophageal cancer develops when a cell's DNA is mutated, causing the normal function of the cell to break down and it begins to grow uncontrollably.

According to US scientists, the incidence of esophageal cancer has increased by 600% in the past 30 years and every year, the disease has claimed the lives of about 400,000 people worldwide.

In a study conducted by Harvard Medical School recently, experts conducted gene decoding of esophageal cancer cells of 149 patients and compared them to healthy cells to identify a sign of variation. The gene causes esophageal cancer (EAC) - one of many forms of esophageal cancer. EAC usually originates from a disease called Barret esophagus , caused by chronic acid reflux.

After analysis, the team found variants of 26 genes that could lead to esophageal cancer. Experts say different types of gene mutations cause different types of cancer, so the discovery of new variants will be a clue to help them develop new methods to prevent or at least early diagnosis. this disease before it's too late.