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ReviewTherapeutics and clinical risk management2025

Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Prognostic Monitoring Through Cell-Free RNA via Liquid Biopsy.

Yuanming Pan, Chongbo Jiang, Mengchan Ye, Dongmei Li, Jinghui Wang

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Yuanming Pan *Cancer Research Center, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University/Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, Beijing, 101149, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0001-8050-8047
Chongbo Jiang *Beiqing Road Outpatient Department, Northern Medical Branch of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100094, People's Republic of China.
Mengchan Ye *Key Laboratory of High Incidence Diseases of Localities and Ethnic Minorities in Xinjiang, School of Medicine, Shihezi University Medical College, Shihezi, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, 832000, People's Republic of China.
Dongmei LiKey Laboratory of High Incidence Diseases of Localities and Ethnic Minorities in Xinjiang, School of Medicine, Shihezi University Medical College, Shihezi, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, 832000, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-3186-072X
Jinghui WangCancer Research Center, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University/Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, Beijing, 101149, People's Republic of China.

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Abstract

Lung cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, largely due to challenges in its early detection and effective management. Despite advances in treatment modalities, the complex nature of lung cancer, characterized by its molecular heterogeneity and resistance mechanisms, underscores the need for innovative approaches. Cell-free RNA (cfRNA) has emerged as a promising biomarker with significant clinical applications in lung cancer diagnosis, monitoring, and precision medicine. We explore key themes including the utility of cfRNA in early detection, differentiation between benign and malignant lung nodules, molecular subtyping, and real-time therapeutic monitoring. Advances in liquid biopsy technologies, particularly non-invasive cfRNA analysis, provide dynamic means of tracking tumor evolution. cfRNA biomarkers such as miRNA, long non-coding RNAs, and circular RNAs offer unique insights into tumor biology, paving the way for personalized treatment strategies. Further, we discuss the application of cutting-edge technologies such as AI-driven analytics, next-generation sequencing, and multi-omics integration, which are enhancing the clinical utility of cfRNA in identifying treatment resistance and improving outcomes in immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy. The review addresses significant challenges facing cfRNA applications, including pre-analytical variability, technical limitations in detection methods, economic constraints, and the lack of standardization in clinical protocols. Through multidisciplinary collaborations and standardized methodologies, significant progress can be made toward integrating cfRNA into routine clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on future research directions, which include validating cfRNA biomarkers across diverse populations, streamlining workflows, and addressing scalability issues for real-world applications. This comprehensive exploration positions cfRNA at the forefront of innovations in lung cancer management, offering a pathway for improved diagnostic accuracy and individualized care.

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cell-free RNAearly detectionliquid biopsylung cancerprecision medicine

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PMID41367889
PMCPMC12682701

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