Exfoliated Tumor Cells in Bile as a Promising Indicator of Disease Status in Cholangiocarcinoma
Published in Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2021
Abstract
Exfoliated tumor cells present in bile samples provide a non-invasive approach for monitoring cholangiocarcinoma disease progression and treatment response. This study demonstrates the diagnostic and prognostic potential of analyzing exfoliated cells from bile specimens using microfluidic-based detection methods.
Key Findings
- Identification of exfoliated tumor cells in bile as reliable disease indicators
- Correlation between cell characteristics and disease severity
- Development of microfluidic-based cell isolation and analysis methods
- Clinical implications for disease monitoring and treatment assessment
Recommended citation: Tsung-Han Lu. et al. (2021). "Exfoliated Tumor Cells in Bile as a Promising Indicator of Disease Status in Cholangiocarcinoma." Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical.
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