Advances in the Biology, Detection Techniques, and Clinical Applications of Circulating Tumor Cells. (2nd September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wu, Siwen; Zhao, Shubi; Cui, Dawei; Xie, Jue
• Other Names: Qian Liren Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of oncology. Volume 2022(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-09-02
• Subjects: Oncology -- Research -- Periodicals; Tumors -- Periodicals; Neoplasms; Oncology -- Research; Tumors; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.994
• DOI: 10.1155/2022/7149686
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-8450

Abstract

Abstract : Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) play a crucial role in tumor recurrence and metastasis, and their early detection has shown remarkable benefits in clinical theranostics. However, CTCs are extremely rare, thus detecting them in the blood is very challenging. New CTC detection techniques are continuously being developed, enabling deeper analysis of CTC biology and potential clinical application. This article reviews current CTC detection techniques and their clinical application. CTCs have provided, and will continue to provide, important insights into the process of metastasis, which could lead to development of new therapies for different cancers.