Liquid biopsy in cancer management: Integrating diagnostics and clinical applications
Liquid biopsy is an innovative, minimally invasive diagnostic tool revolutionizing cancer management by enabling the detection and analysis of cancer-related biomarkers from bodily fluids such as blood, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid. Unlike traditional tissue biopsies, which require invasive procedu...
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| description | Liquid biopsy is an innovative, minimally invasive diagnostic tool revolutionizing cancer management by enabling the detection and analysis of cancer-related biomarkers from bodily fluids such as blood, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid. Unlike traditional tissue biopsies, which require invasive procedures, liquid biopsy offers a more accessible and repeatable method for tracking cancer progression, detecting early-stage cancers, and monitoring therapeutic responses. The technology primarily focuses on analyzing circulating tumor cells (CTCs), circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), and other cancer-derived genetic materials. These biomarkers provide critical information on tumor heterogeneity, mutation profiles, and potential drug resistance. In clinical practice, liquid biopsy has demonstrated its utility in identifying actionable mutations, guiding personalized treatment strategies, and assessing minimal residual disease (MRD). While liquid biopsy holds immense promise, challenges related to its sensitivity, specificity, and standardization remain. Efforts to optimize pre-analytical and analytical processes, along with the establishment of robust regulatory frameworks, are crucial for its widespread clinical adoption. This abstract highlights the transformative potential of liquid biopsy in cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment monitoring, emphasizing its role in advancing personalized oncology. Further research, clinical trials, and regulatory harmonization will be vital in realizing its full potential in precision cancer care. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-574ab4803c8b4e31b4ae613f7729a7752025-01-17T04:49:37ZengElsevierPractical Laboratory Medicine2352-55172025-01-0143e00446Liquid biopsy in cancer management: Integrating diagnostics and clinical applicationsShashwat Pandey0Preeti Yadav1Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, 226025, Lucknow, IndiaCorresponding author. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences School of Pharmaceutical Science Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Vidya Vihar, Raibareli Road, 226 025, Lucknow, India.; Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, 226025, Lucknow, IndiaLiquid biopsy is an innovative, minimally invasive diagnostic tool revolutionizing cancer management by enabling the detection and analysis of cancer-related biomarkers from bodily fluids such as blood, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid. Unlike traditional tissue biopsies, which require invasive procedures, liquid biopsy offers a more accessible and repeatable method for tracking cancer progression, detecting early-stage cancers, and monitoring therapeutic responses. The technology primarily focuses on analyzing circulating tumor cells (CTCs), circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), and other cancer-derived genetic materials. These biomarkers provide critical information on tumor heterogeneity, mutation profiles, and potential drug resistance. In clinical practice, liquid biopsy has demonstrated its utility in identifying actionable mutations, guiding personalized treatment strategies, and assessing minimal residual disease (MRD). While liquid biopsy holds immense promise, challenges related to its sensitivity, specificity, and standardization remain. Efforts to optimize pre-analytical and analytical processes, along with the establishment of robust regulatory frameworks, are crucial for its widespread clinical adoption. This abstract highlights the transformative potential of liquid biopsy in cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment monitoring, emphasizing its role in advancing personalized oncology. Further research, clinical trials, and regulatory harmonization will be vital in realizing its full potential in precision cancer care.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352551724000921Liquid biopsyCancerTissue biopsyPersonalized medicine |
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