Progress of circulating tumor DNA in the clinical management of colorectal cancer

Despite the great progress in the treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC), the current standard treatment protocols still have many limitations, and there is an urgent need for more effective biomarkers for personalized patient treatment. Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), as a dynamic, non-invasive liquid biopsy approach, overcomes the limitations of tissue biopsy in detecting tumor heterogeneity and molecular evolution. Current evidence from several studies suggests that ctDNA shows great promise in stratifying recurrence risk, guiding treatment decisions, and monitoring early recurrence. In addition, ctDNA can improve the efficiency of clinical research and drug development. However, the lack of standardisation of pre-ctDNA test variables and analysis procedures and the high technical costs limit its promotion and development. In this review, we summarize the available evidence on ctDNA in the clinical management of CRC and present its limitations and strategies for improvement.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:27

Enthalten in:

Zhonghua wei chang wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of gastrointestinal surgery - 27(2024), 3 vom: 25. März, Seite 287-294

Sprache:

Chinesisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Jiang, Z Y [VerfasserIn]
Fu, W [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Biomarkers, Tumor
Circulating Tumor DNA
English Abstract
Journal Article
Review

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Date Completed 28.03.2024

Date Revised 28.03.2024

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.3760/cma.j.cn441530-20230203-00025

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM370221443