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ReviewBreast cancer research : BCR2025

Advances in CTC and ctDNA detection techniques: opportunities for improving breast cancer care.

Hai-Jing Zhong, Yumiao Zhen, Shiji Chen, Wei Shi, Xiaoxu Liang, Guan-Jun Yang

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Review in Breast cancer research : BCR, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

19 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Hai-Jing ZhongState Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules and Druggability Assessment, International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE) of China, School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China. hjzhong@jnu.edu.cn.
Yumiao ZhenState Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules and Druggability Assessment, International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE) of China, School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
Shiji ChenState Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules and Druggability Assessment, International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE) of China, School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
Wei ShiDepartment of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, China.
Xiaoxu LiangSchool of Arts and Sciences, Guangzhou Maritime University, Guangzhou, 510725, Guangdong, China. liangxxu@126.com.
Guan-Jun YangState Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, Zhejiang, China. champion2014@126.com.

Funding

Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province 2024A1515010167Guangzhou Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation 2023A03J0616 and 2024A04J9918Key Laboratory of Prevention, Diagnosis and Therapy of Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer of Zhejiang Province 2022SXHD0003Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province for Traditional Chinese Medicine Regimen and Health & Key Laboratory of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Scientific Research & Industrial Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine Regimen and Health (China) GZ2022003National Natural Science Foundation of China 82204482Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province LY24C190001Start-up Research Foundation from Guangzhou Maritime University/ Guangzhou Jiaotong University (under Preparation) K42022103the One health Interdisciplinary Research Project, Ningbo University HZ202201Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CACM 2021-QNRC2-B22
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The advent of precision therapy has revolutionized breast cancer treatment, driven by the development of innovative diagnostic techniques and targeted drugs. Identifying biomarkers related to therapy response is crucial for tailoring treatment strategies for breast cancer patients. Liquid biopsies have emerged as minimally invasive techniques for biomarker profiling, leveraging the increasing sensitivity for detecting oncogenic drivers. These liquid biopsy methods, involving the testing of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in biofluids, offer more opportunities for early cancer detection, monitoring treatment efficacy, and identifying resistance mechanisms. This review focuses on the technical methodologies employed for the detection of CTCs and ctDNA. Beyond the technical aspects, we discuss the clinical applications of these biomarkers in breast cancer, including their roles in early detection, monitoring treatment response, and guiding therapeutic decisions. We also address the challenges associated with CTC and ctDNA detection, such as low concentrations in biofluids and tumor heterogeneity, which can complicate analysis and interpretation. By discussing the current landscape of CTC and ctDNA methodologies and their clinical implications, this review highlights the potential of liquid biopsies to enhance personalized medicine approaches in breast cancer management.

Indexed as

Biomarkers, TumorBreast NeoplasmsCirculating Tumor DNANeoplastic Cells, CirculatingEarly Detection of CancerFemaleHumansLiquid BiopsyPrecision MedicineBiomarkers, TumorCirculating Tumor DNABiomarkersBreast cancerCirculating tumor cellsCirculating tumor DNALiquid biopsy

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PMID40457318
PMCPMC12131462

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