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HIGH-THROUGHPUT SINGLE CELL PROTEASE ANALYSIS ON HUMAN CIRCULATING TUMOR CELLS

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

Detection of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) from cancer patients' blood provides a convenient method for early-stage cancer diagnosis and to monitor disease progression. Many studies have confirmed that tumor consists of a heterogeneous cell composition. Only a small portion of CTCs can persist within the blood circulatory system. Residing CTCs may then extravasate to form a secondary tumor, mediated by the secretion of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP). Here, we present an integrated microfluidic approach for MMP activity measurement on sorted single CTCs. The assay results could contribute to identify CTC subpopulations of different metastatic potential and provide insights into cancer heterogeneity.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication19th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (MicroTAS 2015)
PublisherChemical and Biological Microsystems Society
Pages490-492
Volume1
ISBN (Electronic)9780979806483
ISBN (Print)9781510817876
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event19th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (MicroTAS 2015) - Gyeongju, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 25 Oct 201529 Oct 2015

Conference

Conference19th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (MicroTAS 2015)
Abbreviated titleMicroTAS 2015
PlaceKorea, Republic of
CityGyeongju
Period25/10/1529/10/15

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Research Keywords

  • Circulating tumor cell
  • Matrix metalloproteinases functional assay
  • Single cell analysis

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