Exp Biol Med (Maywood). 2018 Feb;243(3):262-271. doi: 10.1177/1535370217750087
Johann DJ Jr, Steliga M, Shin IJ, Yoon D, Arnaoutakis K, Hutchins L, Liu M, Liem J, Walker K, Pereira A, Yang M, Jeffus SK, Peterson E, Xu J
Abstract
Liquid biopsy methodologies, for the purpose of plasma genotyping of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) of solid tumors, are a new class of novel molecular assays. Such assays are rapidly entering the clinical sphere of research-based monitoring in translational oncology, especially for thoracic malignancies. Potential applications for these blood-based cfDNA assays include: (i) initial diagnosis, (ii) response to therapy and follow-up, (iii) tumor evolution, and (iv) minimal residual disease evaluation. Precision medicine will benefit from cutting-edge molecular diagnostics, especially regarding treatment decisions in the adjuvant setting, where avoiding over-treatment and unnecessary toxicity are paramount…
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