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SynthesisSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Exploring Components, Sensors, and Techniques for Cancer Detection via eNose Technology: A Systematic Review.

Washington Ramírez, Verónica Pillajo, Eileen Ramírez, Ibeth Manzano, Doris Meza

Abstract readSystematic Review
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Synthesis in Sensors (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Washington RamírezDepartamento de Ciencias de la Computación, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE, Av. Gral. Rumiñahui S/N, Sangolquí 171104, Ecuador.ORCID 0000-0003-3221-6335
Verónica PillajoDepartamento de Informática, Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Quito 170146, Ecuador.
Eileen RamírezFacultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito 170143, Ecuador.ORCID 0009-0000-5205-1633
Ibeth ManzanoDepartamento de Ciencias de la Computación, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE, Av. Gral. Rumiñahui S/N, Sangolquí 171104, Ecuador.ORCID 0000-0002-7877-9638
Doris MezaFacultad de Ciencias Económicas, Universidad Central del Ecuador, Quito 170521, Ecuador.ORCID 0000-0003-1301-9280

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This paper offers a systematic review of advancements in electronic nose technologies for early cancer detection with a particular focus on the detection and analysis of volatile organic compounds present in biomarkers such as breath, urine, saliva, and blood. Our objective is to comprehensively explore how these biomarkers can serve as early indicators of various cancers, enhancing diagnostic precision and reducing invasiveness. A total of 120 studies published between 2018 and 2023 were examined through systematic mapping and literature review methodologies, employing the PICOS (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Study design) methodology to guide the analysis. Of these studies, 65.83% were ranked in Q1 journals, illustrating the scientific rigor of the included research. Our review synthesizes both technical and clinical perspectives, evaluating sensor-based devices such as gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and selected ion flow tube-mass spectrometry with reported incidences of 30 and 8 studies, respectively. Key analytical techniques including Support Vector Machine, Principal Component Analysis, and Artificial Neural Networks were identified as the most prevalent, appearing in 22, 24, and 13 studies, respectively. While substantial improvements in detection accuracy and sensitivity are noted, significant challenges persist in sensor optimization, data integration, and adaptation into clinical settings. This comprehensive analysis bridges existing research gaps and lays a foundation for the development of non-invasive diagnostic devices. By refining detection technologies and advancing clinical applications, this work has the potential to transform cancer diagnostics, offering higher precision and reduced reliance on invasive procedures. Our aim is to provide a robust knowledge base for researchers at all experience levels, presenting insights on sensor capabilities, metrics, analytical methodologies, and the transformative impact of emerging electronic nose technologies in clinical practice.

Indexed as

Electronic NoseNeoplasmsVolatile Organic CompoundsBiomarkers, TumorBiosensing TechniquesBreath TestsEarly Detection of CancerGas Chromatography-Mass SpectrometryHumansNeural Networks, ComputerBiomarkers, TumorVolatile Organic Compoundsbiomarkerscancer detectioncomponentseNosemachine learning techniquesmedical devicesPrincipal Component AnalysissensorsSupport Vector Machinesystematic review

Identifiers

PMID39686404
PMCPMC11645018

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