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Potential role of circulating tumor cells and cell-free DNA as biomarkers in oral squamous cell carcinoma: A prospective single-center study.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2024
Eboshida Natsuki, Hamada Atsuko, Higaki Mirai, Obayashi Fumitaka, Ito Nanako, Yamasaki Sachiko, Tani Ryouji, Shintani Tomoaki, Koizumi Koichi, Yanamoto Souichi
Abstract excerpt
Metastasis in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma has been associated with a poor prognosis. However, sensitive and reliable tests for monitoring their occurrence are unavailable, with the exception of PET-CT. Circulating tumor cells and cell-free DNA have emerged as promising biomarkers for determining treatment efficacy and as prognostic predictors in solid tumors such as breast cancer and colorectal...
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