Circulating Tumor Cells and DNA in Early Diagnosis and Prognosis of Metastatic Cancer
Marium Jahan,
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A. Rubab,
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Mohsin Ali
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et al.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Metastatic
cancer
remains
a
major
challenge
in
oncology,
often
diagnosed
late
with
limited
intervention
options.
This
chapter
highlights
the
role
of
circulating
tumor
cells
(CTCs)
and
DNA
(ctDNA)
as
biomarkers
for
early
detection,
diagnosis,
prognosis.
Liquid
biopsy,
non-invasive
method,
analyzes
blood
components
like
CTCs,
which
provide
insights
into
heterogeneity
metastatic
potential,
ctDNA,
reflects
genetic
mutations
burden.
These
enable
real-time
monitoring,
aiding
understanding
progression,
treatment
response,
residual
disease,
resistance
mechanisms.
Advances
detection
methods
emphasize
their
clinical
relevance
personalized
treatment.
Integrating
CTCs
ctDNA
oncology
could
revolutionize
management
through
individualized
strategies,
enhancing
outcomes.
The
concludes
challenges
future
directions
implementing
these
precision
oncology.
Language: Английский
Decoding the Role of Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 and Its Isoforms in Breast Cancer
Amalia Kotsifaki,
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Sousanna Maroulaki,
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Efthymios Karalexis
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et al.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(17), P. 9302 - 9302
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
Insulin-like
Growth
Factor-1
(IGF-1)
is
a
crucial
mitogenic
factor
with
important
functions
in
the
mammary
gland,
mainly
through
its
interaction
IGF-1
receptor
(IGF-1R).
This
activates
complex
signaling
network
that
promotes
cell
proliferation,
epithelial
to
mesenchymal
transition
(EMT)
and
inhibits
apoptosis.
Despite
extensive
research,
precise
molecular
pathways
intracellular
mechanisms
activated
by
IGF-1,
cancer,
remain
poorly
understood.
Recent
evidence
highlights
essential
roles
of
isoforms
breast
cancer
(BC)
development,
progression,
metastasis.
The
peptides
define
isoforms—IGF-1Ea,
IGF-1Eb,
IGF-1Ec—act
as
key
points
convergence
for
various
influence
growth,
metastasis
survival
BC
cells.
aim
this
review
provide
detailed
exami-nation
role
mature
biology
their
potential
use
possible
therapeutical
targets.
Language: Английский
Application of Flow Cytometry in the Development of New Alternative Model Systems in Biomedical Research
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
A Breast Cancer Prognostic Model Based on Folic Acid Metabolism-Related Genes to Reveal the Immune Landscape
Lin Lv,
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Xiaotao Zhu,
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Cong Jin
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et al.
Hormone and Metabolic Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
57(04), P. 262 - 272
Published: April 1, 2025
Abstract
Breast
cancer
(BC)
threatens
women’s
health,
and
the
prognosis
is
dismal.
Folic
acid
metabolism
affects
prognosis,
but
research
on
folic
metabolism-related
genes
(FMRs)
in
BC
scarce.
We
used
TCGA-BRCA
as
training
set
GSE21653
validation
set.
Five
FMRs
(PLAT,
SERPINA3,
IFNG,
SLC19A1,
NFKB2)
were
screened
via
univariate
LASSO
Cox
regression
analyses,
a
prognostic
model
was
built
based
multivariate
analysis.
The
showed
excellent
predictive
performance.
Differentially
expressed
high-
low-risk
groups
enriched
steroid
hormone
biosynthesis
neuroactive
ligand-receptor
interaction
pathways.
group
exhibited
higher
immune
cell
infiltration
better
immunotherapy
response.
AM-5992
5-fluorodeoxyuridine
10mer
may
be
potential
drugs.
This
FMR-based
can
accurately
predict
offering
clinical
reference.
Language: Английский
Prognostic Value of the Number of Circulating Tumor Cells in Patients with Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Arthur B. Volovetsky,
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В. А. Новикова,
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Anastasia Boloban
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et al.
Micromachines,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 470 - 470
Published: April 15, 2025
Investigating
the
molecular
and
genetic
characteristics
of
circulating
tumor
cells
(CTCs)
presents
a
promising
approach
for
personalizing
treatment
in
patients
with
malignant
neoplasms,
given
limitations
traditional
biopsy
histopathology.
This
study
aimed
to
isolate,
characterize,
analyze
CTC
dynamics
peripheral
blood
30
metastatic
lung
cancer
develop
criteria
response
prognosis.
We
detected
CTCs
before
start
monitored
changes
during
treatment,
correlating
these
responses
evaluated
by
standard
imaging
methods.
A
decrease
course
therapy
was
linked
favorable
response,
while
stable
counts
indicated
lack
poor
survival
The
OS
analyzed
compared
initial
number
samples.
significant
reductions
median
were
evident
>3
total
at
baseline
those
≤3
(median
26
months,
n
=
10,
vs.
8
19,
respectively
HR
2.6,
95%
CI
1.07
6.4).
Language: Английский
Current advancement of immune function paradox of tumour-infiltrating cells and their immunotherapeutic targets: a mini-review
Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 10, 2025
Language: Английский
Enhancing detection and monitoring of circulating tumor cells: Integrative approaches in liquid biopsy advances
Thanmayi Velpula,
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Buddolla Viswanath
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The Journal of Liquid Biopsy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8, P. 100297 - 100297
Published: April 29, 2025
Language: Английский
Isolation of circulating tumor cells: recent progress and future perspectives
Med-X,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: Dec. 24, 2024
Abstract
Circulating
tumor
cells
(CTCs)
are
cancer
that
shed
from
the
primary
and
enter
into
body
fluids
of
patient,
where
they
travel
to
distant
sites
ultimately
form
metastasis.
Understanding
biology
CTCs,
in
particular
at
critical
stages
their
itinerary,
holds
promises
for
better
cure.
Since
beginning
this
century,
liquid
biopsy
has
steadily
grown
be
a
keen
area
research
due
its
non-invasive
features.
As
one
most
promising
biomarkers,
CTCs
have
shown
great
potential
diagnosis,
prognosis,
treatment
response
monitoring,
exploration
biological
mechanisms.
Although
various
types
isolation
detection
technologies
emerge
constantly,
rarity
heterogeneity
still
pose
huge
challenges
these
methods
make
them
inefficient.
In
addition,
clinical
practice
different
lacks
reasonable
uniform
standards.
review,
we
provide
detailed
overview
enrichment
strategies
as
well
advantages
limitations.
By
summarizing
current
status
suggesting
future
areas
research,
hope
continue
concerted
effort
pushing
forward
application
which
may
represent
paradigm
shift
theranostics
future.
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Language: Английский