Molecular characterization of CTCs in peripheral blood of breast cancer patients

using multiplex RT-qPCR

• Genes: CK-19, MAGE-A3, HER-2, TWIST1, hTERT α+β+, mammaglobin
• Methodology: multiplex RT-qPCR 
• Instrumentation: LightCycler 2.0 (IVD, Roche Diagnostics)
• Analytical characteristics: exceptional analytical sensitivity and specificity
• Requested sample: 20mL peripheral blood (EDTA) - pre-, during or post-therapy
• Cost: please contact Dr E.Lianidou (lianidou@chem.uoa.gr)

• Publications:

Strati A, Markou A, Parisi C, Politaki E, Mavroudis D, Georgoulias V, Lianidou E. Gene expression profile of circulating tumor cells in breast cancer by RT-qPCR. BMC Cancer. 2011 Oct 4;11:422.