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ReviewInternational journal of nanomedicine2026

Nanotechnology-Assisted Molecular Profiling: Emerging Advances in Circulating Tumor DNA Detection.

Jiayi Kang, Xing Ke, Yanan Zhao, Yunlan Zhou

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Review in International journal of nanomedicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Jiayi Kang *College of Health Science and Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Xing Ke *Department of Clinical Laboratory, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Yanan ZhaoCollege of Health Science and Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Yunlan ZhouCollege of Health Science and Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0001-8957-1245

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Abstract

Tumor-derived circulating cell-free DNA (ctDNA) has emerged as a pivotal biomarker for non-invasive cancer diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and prognostic evaluation. However, its inherently low abundance, high fragmentation, and rapid degradation impose stringent requirements on assay sensitivity, specificity, and analytical robustness. Rapid advances in nanotechnology have significantly accelerated progress in ctDNA detection. This review summarizes recent nanotechnology-assisted strategies for ctDNA analysis, including surface-engineered nanomaterials for selective enrichment, nano-enabled signal amplification modalities, and integrated platforms such as CRISPR-based detection, microfluidics and nanopore technologies. We further highlight nanostructure-based approaches for decoding methylation, fragmentation profiles, and multi-omics signatures, focusing on their potential to enhance early cancer detection and real-time therapeutic assessment. Moreover, increasing incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) which spans nanostructure characterization, aptamer and probe design, multi-omics data integration, and algorithm development is reshaping the landscape of nano-assisted liquid biopsy. Finally, current challenges and future perspectives concerning the clinical translation of nanotechnology-assisted ctDNA detection are presented, emphasizing standardization, biocompatibility, automation, and regulatory readiness. Overall, this review provides a comprehensive outlook on how converging nanotechnology and AI innovations are advancing ctDNA-based precision oncology.

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Circulating Tumor DNANanotechnologyNeoplasmsArtificial IntelligenceBiomarkers, TumorHumansNanomedicineNanostructuresBiomarkers, TumorCirculating Tumor DNAcancer diagnosticscirculating tumor DNAmachine learningmulti-omicsnanomaterials

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