Deciphering the Predictive Utility of N-telopeptide (NTx) and C-telopeptide (CTx) for Early Bony Invasion in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC)
Elevated serum levels of NTx and CTx in OSCC patients with negative CT scans may indicate early bony microinvasion. Incorporating biomarker screening into diagnostic protocols could enhance treatment planning and reduce recurrence.
Authors
- Rashmi Kumari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7013-7040)
- Swati Singh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7420-9438)
- Nimmi Singh
- Priyankar Singh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7020-5867)
- Ravi Shekhar
Institutions
- Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.31557/apjcp.2026.27.2.583
- Primary Topic
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00