Glass filters developed to separate tumor cells from blood may increase efficiency of blood tests for cancer

A group from Nagoya University has identified the optimal dimensions of glass filters for circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), demonstrating that they could detect cells from lung cancer patients. Using a unique method, the group visualized the cells on glass filters and captured them. Their findings will enable more efficient culture of tumor cells to identify patients with cancer. The study was published in the journal Scientific Reports.