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 language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Patient Derived Tumor Xenograft Models |
Subtitle of host publication | Promise, Potential and Practice |
Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
Pages | 429-451 |
Number of pages | 23 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128040614 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780128040102 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 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