Meta-Analysis
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World J Meta-Anal. Dec 28, 2021; 9(6): 568-584
Published online Dec 28, 2021. doi: 10.13105/wjma.v9.i6.568
MicroRNAs as prognostic biomarkers for survival outcome in osteosarcoma: A meta-analysis
Shuai-Shuai Gao, Guo-Xun Zhang, Wen-Ting Zhang
Shuai-Shuai Gao, Guo-Xun Zhang, Wen-Ting Zhang, International Doctoral School, University of Seville, Seville 41004, Spain
Shuai-Shuai Gao, Department of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery, Xi'an Daxing Hospital, Xi'an 710016, Shaanxi Province, China
Author contributions: Gao SS drafting the article; Gao SS and Zhang GX searching of literature, acquisition of data; Gao SS and Zhang WT analysis and interpretation of data; Gao SS, Zhang GX and Zhang WT did final approval; Zhang GX revising the article; Zhang WT conception and design of the study, critical revision.
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Corresponding author: Wen-Ting Zhang, PhD, Doctor, International Doctoral School, University of Seville, Calle San Fernando, 4, Seville 41004, Spain. 724521882@qq.com
Received: August 7, 2021
Peer-review started: August 7, 2021
First decision: October 2, 2021
Revised: October 8, 2021
Accepted: December 24, 2021
Article in press: December 24, 2021
Published online: December 28, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Osteosarcoma is a common primary malignant bone tumor with a high degree of malignancy and poor prognosis. MicroRNA can be used as a valuable biomarker for the prognosis of osteosarcoma.