The identification and isolation of CTCs: a Biological Rubik ’s Cube

Liquid biopsy represents an alternative to conventional biopsies for the evaluation of tumors mainly due to its easy sampling. One of the main applications is the enumeration of Circulating Tumor Cells (CTCs) to evaluate tumor progression or response to treatment. The analysis of the functional characteristics of CTCs could give us much more information about their role in order to establish a more personalized treatment for the patients. The major issue that has to be solved is the isolation of the CTC population.
Source: Critical Reviews in Oncology Hematology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research