| abstract |
The present invention relates to the diagnosis of colorectal cancer. It discloses the use of protein TIMP-1 (tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1) as a marker molecule in the diagnosis of colorectal cancer. It relates to a method for diagnosis of colorectal cancer from a stool sample, derived from an individual, the method involving measuring TIMP-1 in the sample. Measurement of TIMP-1 can, e.g., be used in the early detection or diagnosis of colorectal cancer. |