Detection and quantification of minority KRAS subclones in tumors using droplet-based microfluidics: Clinical implication

D. Pekin, C. Normand, S. Kotsopoulos, X. Li, L. Benhaim, O. Bouché, T. Lecompte, D. Le Corre, T. Hor, Z. El Harrak, P. Nizard, D. Link, J. B. Hutschinson, P. Laurent-Puig, V. Taly

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Abstract

We used a multiplex droplet-based digital PCR method in a retrospective study including 181 patients with a metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) for the quantitative and sensitive detection of KRAS and BRAF mutations in DNA extracted from tumors.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication17th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2013
PublisherChemical and Biological Microsystems Society
Pages1806-1808
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)9781632666246
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event17th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2013 - Freiburg, Germany
Duration: 27 Oct 201331 Oct 2013

Publication series

Name17th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2013
Volume3

Conference

Conference17th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2013
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityFreiburg
Period27/10/1331/10/13

Keywords

  • Cancer biomarkers
  • Digital PCR (dPCR)
  • Droplet-based microfluidics
  • KRAS mutations

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