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The Lowe Lab at Stanford University focuses on pancreatic and esophageal biology, particularly as it applies to human disease. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death among men and women, while esophageal cancer ranks seventh among men. The lab has utilized DNA microarrays to characterize the gene expression profiles associated with esophageal and pancreatic cancers, leading to the development of new diagnostic assays for cancer identification. Significant findings include the investigation of genes such as AGR2 and GP2, where microarray studies revealed high AGR2 gene expression in pancreatic and esophageal adenocarcinomas. Current research is directed towards understanding how AGR2 affects tumor growth and its role in normal development.
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