This comprehensive work explores the various types of biomarkers, their significance in early cancer detection, prognostication, and evaluation of therapeutic responses. It covers cutting-edge research on circulating tumor cells, cell-free DNA, exosomes, and other biomarkers that can revolutionize cancer management. Additionally, it discusses the challenges, advancements, and future prospects of utilizing circulating biomarkers in personalized cancer care.
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Preface
Sheila Spada and Lorenzo Galluzzi
1. Circulating biomarkers for diagnosis and response to therapies in cancer patients
Nat�lia Marc�li Stefanes, Maria Eduarda Cunha-Silva, Lisandra de Oliveira Silva,
Laura Otto Walter, Maria Cl�udia Santos-Silva, and Manas Ranjan Gartia
2. Identification of circulating tumor DNA as a biomarker for diagnosis and response to therapies in cancer patients
Ronan W. Hsieh, Lynn K. Symonds, Jason Siu, and Stacey A. Cohen
3. Identification of cell-free circulating epigenomic biomarkers for early diagnosis and response to therapies in breast cancer patients
Pooja Ratre, Suresh Thareja, Pradyumna Kumar Mishra
4. Expanding frontiers in liquid biopsy-discovery and validation of circulating biomarkers in renal cell carcinoma and bladder cancer
Sabareeswaran Krishnan, Shruthi Kanthaje, Punchappady Devasya Rekha,
M. Mujeeburahiman, and Chandrahas Koumar Ratnacaram
5. Interleukin 10: Bridging the chasms in the immune landscape of multiple myeloma
Queenie Fernandes, Abdul W. Ansari, Karama Makni-Maalej, Maysaloun Merhi,
Said Dermime, Aamir Ahmad, and Shahab Uddin
6. Nectin-4: A promising prognostic marker and therapeutic target in cancer
Shilpa Kuttikrishnan, Kirti S. Prabhu, Ummu Habeeba, Zahwa Mariyam, Queenie Fernandes, Mohsin Maqbool, Omar M. Khan, Ajaz A. Bhat, and Shahab Uddi