A look into the use of Raman spectroscopy for brain and breast cancer diagnostics: linear and non-linear optics in cancer research as a gateway to tumor cell identity.
Introduction: Currently, intensely developing of linear and non-linear optical methods for cancer detection provides a valuable tool to improve sensitivity and specificity. One of the main reasons for insufficient progress in cancer diagnostics is related to the fact that most cancer types are not only heterogeneous in their genetic composition but also reside in varying microenvironments and interact with different cell types. Until now, no technology has been fully proven for effective detecting of invasive cancer, which infiltrating the extracellular matrix.Areas covered: This review investigates the current status of Raman spectroscopy and Raman imaging for brain and breast cancer diagnostics. Moreover, the review provides a comprehensive overview of the applicability of atomic force microscopy (AFM), linear and non-linear optics in cancer research as a gateway to tumor cell identity.Expert commentary: A combination of linear and non-linear optics, particularly Raman-driven methods, has many additional advantages to identify alterations in cancer cells that are crucial for their proliferation and that distinguish them from normal cells.
['Abramczyk|Halina|H|', 'Brozek-Pluska|Beata|B|', 'Jarota|Arkadiusz|A|', 'Surmacki|Jakub|J|', 'Imiela|Anna|A|', 'Kopec|Monika|M|']
D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor D001932:Brain Neoplasms D001943:Breast Neoplasms D044127:Epigenesis, Genetic D005260:Female D006801:Humans D008297:Male D025202:Molecular Diagnostic Techniques D058990:Molecular Targeted Therapy D013059:Spectrum Analysis, Raman
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