Multi-line lateral flow immunoassay for the detection and subtyping of breast cancer-derived small extracellular vesicles†
Abstract
Cancer cell-derived small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) are new promising biomarkers for improved cancer diagnosis. A multi-line lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) has been proposed for sensitive detection and subtyping of breast cancer-derived sEVs. The expression of cancer surface biomarkers (EpCAM) was confirmed through colorimetric analysis of cell line-derived sEVs (p = 0.076) and patient samples, highlighting the potential for their use as a clinical aid.