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Thus, to evaluate desmin as a potential biomarker for GBC, we carried out a detailed follow up study.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods:<\/jats:title>\n Methylation-specific polymerase chain reaction (MS-PCR) (n=17, GBC and n=23, non-tumour control), real-time quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) [n=14, GBC and n=14, adjacent non-tumour (ANT)], immunohistochemistry (n=27, GBC and n=14, non-tumour) and immunoblotting (n=13, GBC and n=13, ANT) were performed in surgically removed gall bladder tissue samples.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n MS-PCR analysis showed methylation of desmin in 88.23 per cent (15\/17) gall bladder tumour samples as compared to non-tumour tissues (39.13%, 9\/23). Real-time qRT-PCR analysis revealed a significant downregulation of desmin expression in GBC as compared to ANT tissue. This was further confirmed by western blot, showing reduced expression of desmin protein in GBC, as compared to non-tumour tissue. Immunohistochemical analysis also showed a decreased level of desmin i.e<\/jats:italic>., more than 95 per cent (26\/27) in tumour cells compared to non-tumours (35.71%, 5\/14).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Interpretation & conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n The increased frequency of desmin promoter methylation which could be responsible for its significant downregulation, indicates its potential as a candidate biomarker for GBC. 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