Browsing by Subject "Lateral information transfer"
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The diverse origins of circulating cell‐free DNA in the human body: a critical re‐evaluation of the literature
(Wiley, 2018)Since the detection of cell‐free DNA (cfDNA) in human plasma in 1948, it has been investigated as a non‐invasive screening tool for many diseases, especially solid tumours and foetal genetic abnormalities. However, to date ... -
Transmission of clinical risk factors through circulating DNA
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Newly synthesised, actively released circulating DNA can translocate to neighbouring and remote parts of the body, enter cells and alter their biology. It has been implicated in the bystander effect, tumour development ...