ctDNA as a novel and promising approach for cancer diagnosis

a focus on hepatocellular carcinoma

Authors

  • Negin Biglari Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8304-3038
  • Mohammad Sadegh Soltani-Zangbar Connective Tissue Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3960-5712
  • Jamal Mohammadian School of Advanced Medical Science, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2363-7138
  • Amir Mehdizadeh Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. E-mail: mehdizadeha@tbzmed.ac.ir https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3029-4172
  • Khadijeh Abbasi Department of Biochemistry and Clinical Laboratories, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1368-5304

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17179/excli2023-6277

Keywords:

ctDNA, hepatocellular carcinoma, cancer diagnosis, screening biomarkers, ctDNA detection

Abstract

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer worldwide. Therefore, it is essential to diagnose and treat HCC patients promptly. As a novel discovery, circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) can be used to analyze the tumor type and the cancer location. Additionally, ctDNA assists the cancer stage determination, which enables medical professionals to provide patients with the most appropriate treatment. This review will discuss the HCC-related mutated genes diagnosed by ctDNA. In addition, we will introduce the different and the most appropriate ctDNA diagnosis approaches based on the facilities.

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Published

2023-08-03

How to Cite

Biglari, N., Soltani-Zangbar, M. S., Mohammadian, J., Mehdizadeh, A., & Abbasi, K. (2023). ctDNA as a novel and promising approach for cancer diagnosis: a focus on hepatocellular carcinoma. EXCLI Journal, 22, 752–780. https://doi.org/10.17179/excli2023-6277

Issue

Vol. 22 (2023)

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Review articles

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