METHODS OF DETECTING DISEASES OR CONDITIONS USING CIRCULATING DISEASED CELLS.

摘要

This invention provides methods of using circulating diseased cells in the diagnosis, prognosis, or monitoring of diseases or conditions. The invention also provides methods of using circulating diseased cells to identify markers of diseases or conditions. This invention also provides methods for assessing the risk of developing a disease or condition, prognosing said disease, monitoring said disease progression or regression, assessing the efficacy of a treatment, or identifying a compound capable of ameliorating or treating said disease or condition.