Predictive Biomarkers for Colorectal Cancer

Dear Colleagues,

An ideal biomarker can help provide optimal treatment by predicting the efficacy and safety of chemotherapeutic treatments, including biologics and immune checkpoint inhibitors. Although many biomarker studies have been reported to date, few validated markers have been identified. In recent years, genetic testing for RAS, BRAF, and MSI has led to the development of individualized treatment for colorectal cancer, and research using new diagnostic techniques is actively being conducted worldwide.

This Special Issue includes RNA and miRNA expression analysis, determination of methylation status, DNA and RNA sequencing, RNA quantification, SNP genotyping, genetic analysis of circulating tumor DNA, and analysis of plasma cytokine levels. Finally, we aim to highlight potential predictive markers for colorectal cancer patients receiving anticancer therapy.

Dr. Mitsukuni Suenaga
Guest Editor

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