Extrachromosomal circular DNA (eccDNA): an emerging star in cancer

Abstract Extrachromosomal circular DNA (eccDNA) is defined as a type of circular DNA that exists widely in nature and is independent of chromosomes. EccDNA has attracted the attention of researchers due to its broad, random distribution, complex biogenesis and tumor-relevant functions. EccDNA can ca...

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Main Authors: Ruomeng Li, Ying Wang, Jing Li, Xikun Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:Biomarker Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40364-022-00399-9