Circulating tumor cells: Ready for translation?
Zoi Diamantopoulou, Francesc Castro-Giner, Nicola Aceto
Abstract
Circulating tumor cells are tumor-derived pioneers responsible for the metastatic spread of cancer. Here, we outline recent discoveries, challenges, and future trends for circulating tumor cell investigations, arguing that the time is coming for translation of this work into clinical practice.
Topics & Concepts
Circulating tumor cellTranslation (biology)Tumor cellsMedicineClinical PracticeCancerCancer researchMetastasisInternal medicineBiologyMessenger RNAFamily medicineGeneBiochemistryCancer Cells and MetastasisCancer Genomics and DiagnosticsCancer Research and Treatments