Circulating Tumor Cells: A New Aid for Cancer Diagnosis
Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are malignant cells that originate from primary or metastatic tumors and are found in the peripheral blood. Recently, it has been demonstrated that these CTCs reflect molecular features of cells within the tumor masses, providing live information about the patient’s disease status. Market players are investing millions of dollars in R&D to research new devices for capturing CTCs. In a recent development, Fluxion Biosciences introduced an instrument to isolate rare CTCs. Using their proprietary microfluidic technology,...
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