Cell-Free DNA: Hope and Potential Application in Cancer

Yan-yan Yan, Qiao-ru Guo, Feng-hua Wang, Rameshwar Adhikari, Zhuang-yan Zhu, Hai-yan Zhang, Wen-min Zhou, Hua Yu, Jing-quan Li, Jian-ye Zhang
2021 Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology  
Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) is easily accessible in peripheral blood and can be used as biomarkers for cancer diagnostics, prognostics, and therapeutics. The applications of cfDNA in various areas of cancer management are attracting attention. In this review article, we discuss the potential relevance of using cfDNA analysis in clinical oncology, particularly in cancer screening, early diagnosis, therapeutic evaluation, monitoring disease progression; and determining disease prognosis.
doi:10.3389/fcell.2021.639233 pmid:33693004 pmcid:PMC7938321 fatcat:nojl4r5fvjeslhbtr7zbfa32ii