Senija Eminovic

Prof. Dr. Senija Eminovic


Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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20 September 2024 in Applied Immunohistochemistry & Molecular Morphology
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TKTanja Krešić
Tanja Krešić
MKMarko Klaric
Marko Klaric
SESenija Eminovic
Senija Eminovic
AKAnita Kolobarić
Anita Kolobarić
AŠAna Dugandžić Šimić
Ana Dugandžić Šimić
ABAna Bošković
Ana Bošković
Cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of death from malignant diseases in women worldwide. Primary and secondary prevention have led to better outcomes in developed countries, whereas in developing countries, cervical cancer continues to be responsible for an unjustifiably high number of fatalities. The discovery of new tumor biomarkers can lead to earlier diagnosis, better therapeutic decisions, and improved treatment methods. IMP3 is a protein responsible for invasiveness and other aggressive characteristics of tumor processes. Its highly specific expression has been proven in various malignant processes. The level of IMP3 expression in cervical cancer cells could be used as a prognostic factor for a worse disease course. In this study, IMP3 expression was examined in 80 patients who underwent surgery for squamous cell cervical cancer in the first FIGO stage of the disease, and its association with disease-free period and overall survival was investigated. Data analysis did not show a statistically significant association between IMP3 expression and the mentioned primary outcomes, despite its association with clinical-pathological indicators of advanced disease. In conclusion, the analysis of IMP3 protein expression in patients with early-stage cervical cancer is of limited utility.