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ALK Fusion Detection in Circulating Free DNA: Finding an Important Needle in the Haystack

ALK rearrangements have emerged as important therapeutic targets in oncology. This commentary, in light of recently reported cases, discusses the emerging role of liquid biopsies in molecular testing and new therapeutic options for oncology patients.

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Autores principales: Mooradian, Meghan J., Gainor, Justin F.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: AlphaMed Press 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5507656/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28642334
http://dx.doi.org/10.1634/theoncologist.2017-0178
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spelling pubmed-55076562017-07-13 ALK Fusion Detection in Circulating Free DNA: Finding an Important Needle in the Haystack Mooradian, Meghan J. Gainor, Justin F. Oncologist Commentaries ALK rearrangements have emerged as important therapeutic targets in oncology. This commentary, in light of recently reported cases, discusses the emerging role of liquid biopsies in molecular testing and new therapeutic options for oncology patients. AlphaMed Press 2017-06-22 2017-07 /pmc/articles/PMC5507656/ /pubmed/28642334 http://dx.doi.org/10.1634/theoncologist.2017-0178 Text en © AlphaMed Press 2017
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url https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5507656/
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