| abstract |
The subject is to provide a method for detecting cancer simply and accurately, and a reagent that can be used for the method. A method for detecting cancer (excluding renal cell carcinoma), the method comprising the step of measuring the amount of azuridine (AZU1) in a subject, and when the measured value exceeds a preset reference value, it is considered to be detected to cancer. Preferably, the aforementioned cancer is selected from the group consisting of gastric cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and lung cancer. A reagent comprising an antibody that specifically recognizes AZU1 is used for detection of cancer (excluding renal cell carcinoma). |