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Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA) and Its Role in Gynecologic Malignancies.
Current treatment options in oncology - 1 Apr 2024
Pomerantz Tali, Brooks Rebecca
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OPINION STATEMENT: Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) refers to small fragments of DNA released into the bloodstream by cancer cells. It is obtained through "liquid biopsy;" which most commonly refers to plasma or blood samples, but can be obtained from a number of bodily fluids including ascitic fluid, saliva, and even urine and stool. ctDNA is detected via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or next-generation...
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