The Journal of Practical Medicine ›› 2024, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (2): 129-132.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-5725.2024.02.001

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Application and prospects of ctDNA detection in HPV associated cervical cancer

Baoni JIANG,Meiqin ZHANG,Lu YANG,Zhiyuan CHEN,Na′na HAN   

  1. Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical Center of the Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University,Guangzhou 510280,China
  • Received:2023-06-06 Online:2024-01-25 Published:2024-03-06
  • Contact: Na′na HAN

Abstract:

Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is a kind of cell-free DNA derived from tumors, which carries comprehensive tumor genetic information; Recent studies have found that ctDNA detection can play a role in the early diagnosis, targeted therapy, and prediction of recurrence in tumors. Human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated gynecological malignancies include most cervical cancer, some vulvar cancer, and vaginal cancer. High-risk HPV long-term infection and integration with cell genome are important causes of these cancers. Studies found that the use of ctDNA detection technology to dynamically monitor changes in HPV-ctDNA can provide valuable information for the clinical management and prognosis of these cancers. Thus, HPV-ctDNA is expected to become an biomarker for HPV- associated tumors.

Key words: HPV-ctDNA, HPV, cervical cancer, gynecologic malignancy, vulva cancer, vagina cancer

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