Circulating Tumor DNA in Precision Oncology and Its Applications in Colorectal Cancer
Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is a component of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) that is shed by malignant tumors into the bloodstream and other bodily fluids. ctDNA can comprise up to 10% of a patient’s cfDNA depending on their tumor type and burden. The short half-life of ctDNA ensures that its detection cap...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-04-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/8/4441 |