Tumor-educated platelets.
Clin Chim Acta
; 552: 117690, 2024 Jan 01.
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| ID: mdl-38056548
ABSTRACT
Beyond traditional roles in homeostasis and coagulation, growing evidence suggests that platelets also reflect malignant transformation in cancer. Platelets are present in the tumor microenvironment where they interact with cancer cells. This interaction results in direct and indirect "education" as evident by platelet alterations in adhesion molecules, glycoproteins, nucleic acids, proteins and various receptors. Subsequently, these tumor-educated platelets (TEPs) circulate throughout the body and play pivotal roles in promotion of tumor growth and dissemination. Accordingly, platelet status can be considered a unique blood-based biomarker that can potentially predict prognosis and therapeutic success. Recently, liquid biopsies including TEPs have received much attention as safe, minimally invasive and sensitive alternatives for patient management. Herein, we provide an overview of TEPs and explore their benefits and limitations in cancer.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Biomarcadores de Tumor
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Células Neoplásicas Circulantes
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Clin Chim Acta
Año:
2024
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Article
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Irán