Patient-derived tumor xenograft: Present and future challenges and applications

G. Inghirami, P. T. Tinkey, E. de Stanchina, R. K. Uthamanthil

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Abstract

Patient-derived tumor xenografts have suddenly emerged as a highly desirable platform in oncology. Many applications have been explored and many others are on the horizon, all with the main objective of improving molecular and biological discoveries, executing more effective drug screenings, and providing new patient customized therapies. Although impressive results have already been rapidly achieved, many questions remain and newer applications continue to be explored. In this chapter, we review the most pressing issues and proposed possible solutions. Future challenges and innovative applications have been introduced.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationPatient Derived Tumor Xenograft Models
Subtitle of host publicationPromise, Potential and Practice
PublisherElsevier Inc.
Pages429-451
Number of pages23
ISBN (Electronic)9780128040614
ISBN (Print)9780128040102
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017

Keywords

  • Animal model
  • Biological specimen banks
  • Cell line
  • Heterografts
  • Mice
  • Patient-derived xenograft
  • Personalized cancer therapy
  • Translational medical research

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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