The Role of Circulating Tumor Cells as a Liquid Biopsy for Cancer: Advances, Biology, Technical Challenges, and Clinical Relevance
Cancer remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide, with metastasis significantly contributing to its lethality. The metastatic spread of tumor cells, primarily through the bloodstream, underscores the importance of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in oncological research. As a critical component o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-03-01
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Series: | Cancers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/16/7/1377 |