The use of liquid biopsy is expanding, and continued research will help maximize its potential for precision medicine and personalized treatment in oncology. According to a review in Cancer Science, liquid biopsy continues to evolve due to...
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Feasibility and Efficacy of Intermittent FOLFIRI Plus PAN in Advanced Cancer
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High CD44 expression and enhanced E-selectin binding identified as biomarkers of chemoresistant leukemic cells in human T-ALL.
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