Parameter
| Biomarker | ECRG4 gene promoter methylation | Full name | Esophageal Cancer Related Gene 4 gene promoter methylation | Molecular Type | Nucleic acid (DNA methylation) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | / | Molecular Weight | / | Core Functional Dimensions | Early diagnosis (epigenetic) |
| Disease | Bladder Cancer (BC) | Disease Subtypes | / | ||
| Organ | Bladder | Test Sample / Technology Platform | Urine (qMSP) | ||
| Pathobiological Mechanisms | Tumour-suppressor gene; promoter hyper-methylation occurs early; detectable in urine for screening | ||||
| Clinical Availability Status | Research verification stage | ||||
| Notes and Dynamics | Early epigenetic event; sensitivity improved when combined with ITIH5 methylation | ||||