[Molecular Pathology Diagnosis as Companion Diagnostics]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2024 Apr;51(4):383-387.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

As genomic medicine advances, opportunities for molecular pathology diagnosis by pathologists to be used as companion diagnostics is increasing. Pathological specimens must be useful not only for pathological diagnosis, but also for genetic testing panel and molecular pathology diagnosis. Companion diagnostics performed by pathologists uses immunohistochemical staining and fluorescence in situ hybridization to determine patient eligibility for molecular target drugs and immune checkpoint inhibitors. By accurately observing a wide variety of diagnostic criteria and performing with high precision, pathological diagnosis will become closer to therapeutic pathology.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor / genetics
  • Humans
  • Molecular Diagnostic Techniques
  • Molecular Targeted Therapy
  • Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Neoplasms* / genetics
  • Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Pathology, Molecular
  • Precision Medicine

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor