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Epigenetic IVD Tests for Personalized Precision Medicine in Cancer

Authors :
Jesús Beltrán-García
Rebeca Osca-Verdegal
Salvador Mena-Mollá
José Luis García-Giménez
Source :
Frontiers in Genetics, Vol 10 (2019)
Publication Year :
2019
Publisher :
Frontiers Media S.A., 2019.

Abstract

Epigenetic alterations play a key role in the initiation and progression of cancer. Therefore, it is possible to use epigenetic marks as biomarkers for predictive and precision medicine in cancer. Precision medicine is poised to impact clinical practice, patients, and healthcare systems. The objective of this review is to provide an overview of the epigenetic testing landscape in cancer by examining commercially available epigenetic-based in vitro diagnostic tests for colon, breast, cervical, glioblastoma, lung cancers, and for cancers of unknown origin. We compile current commercial epigenetic tests based on epigenetic biomarkers (i.e., DNA methylation, miRNAs, and histones) that can actually be implemented into clinical practice.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16648021
Volume :
10
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Frontiers in Genetics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.24e737f33d5d4cf8b831d81b8c90457c
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2019.00621