Evaluating Circulating Biomarkers for Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Tumor Monitoring in Pediatric Sarcomas: Recent Advances and Future Directions

Autor: Joaquín J. Maqueda, Alessandra De Feo, Katia Scotlandi
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Biomolecules, Vol 14, Iss 10, p 1306 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2218-273X
DOI: 10.3390/biom14101306
Popis: Pediatric sarcomas present a significant challenge in oncology. There is an urgent need for improved therapeutic strategies for high-risk patients and better management of long-term side effects for those who survive the disease. Liquid biopsy is emerging as a promising tool to optimize treatment in these patients by offering non-invasive, repeatable assessments of disease status. Circulating biomarkers can provide valuable insights into tumor genetics and treatment response, potentially facilitating early diagnosis and dynamic disease monitoring. This review examines the potential of liquid biopsies, focusing on circulating biomarkers in the most common pediatric sarcomas, i.e., osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma. We also highlight the current research efforts and the necessary advancements required before these technologies can be widely adopted in clinical practice.
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