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ReviewFrontiers in immunology2026

Liquid biopsy in cancer drug resistance: real-time monitoring, mechanistic insights, and translational applications.

Yiyang Li, Zixuan Liu, Benliang Yuan, Tianshuai Zhang, Xiaoming Zhu, Leqi Zhou, Wei Zhang, Guanyu Yu

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Review in Frontiers in immunology, 2026. 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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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Yiyang Li *Department of Colorectal Surgery, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China.
Zixuan Liu *Department of Colorectal Surgery, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China.
Benliang Yuan *Department of Colorectal Surgery, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China.
Tianshuai ZhangDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China.
Xiaoming ZhuDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China.
Leqi ZhouDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China.
Wei ZhangDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China.
Guanyu YuDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Liquid biopsy provides a non-invasive approach for cancer detection. It examines tumor-associated components in blood and other body fluids, including circulating tumor cells (CTCs), circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), and extracellular vesicles (EVs, including exosomes). This technology is transforming cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy monitoring. This review summarizes recent advancements in liquid biopsy technologies, particularly focusing on circulating tumor components such as ctDNA, CTCs, and EVs. This review emphasizes the role of liquid biopsy in the early detection of drug resistance and therapeutic response monitoring. A primary emphasis is on how liquid biopsy detects various forms of drug resistance. It evaluates treatment efficacy, monitors alterations in tumor genomics over time, and assists in customizing therapy for people. We also discuss the integration of liquid biopsy with innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data. The objective is to provide practical guidance for the future development of precision oncology.

Indexed as

Biomarkers, TumorDrug Resistance, NeoplasmNeoplasmsAnimalsAntineoplastic AgentsCirculating Tumor DNAExtracellular VesiclesHumansLiquid BiopsyNeoplastic Cells, CirculatingPrecision MedicineTranslational Research, BiomedicalAntineoplastic AgentsBiomarkers, TumorCirculating Tumor DNAcancer drug resistancecirculating tumor cellscirculating tumor DNAextracellular vesiclesliquid biopsyprecision medicinereal-time monitoring

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PMID42004960
PMCPMC13083174

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