Abstract
The application of next-generation sequencing in cancer genomics allowed for a better understanding of the genetics and pathogenesis of cancer. Single-cell genomics is a relatively new field that has enhanced our current knowledge of the genetic diversity of cells involved in the complex biological systems of cancer. Single-cell genomics is a rapidly developing field, and current technologies can assay a single cell’s gene expression, DNA variation, epigenetic state, and nuclear structure. Statistical and computational methods are central to single-cell genomics and allows for extraction of meaningful information. The translational application of single-cell sequencing in precision cancer therapy has the potential to improve cancer diagnostics, prognostics, targeted therapy, early detection, and noninvasive monitoring. Furthermore, single-cell genomics will transform cancer research as even initial experiments have revolutionized our current understanding of gene regulation and disease.
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We would like to thank the members of the Pancreatic Cancer Research Laboratory at the Translational Genomics Research Institute for their technical support and insightful discussions during the preparation of this manuscript. The work was supported in part by the Stand Up to Cancer—Cancer Research UK—Lustgarten Foundation (SU2C-CRUK-Lustgarten) Dream Team Translational Research Grant, a Program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, and the National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR).
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Wiedmeier, J.E., Noel, P., Lin, W., Von Hoff, D.D., Han, H. (2019). Single-Cell Sequencing in Precision Medicine. In: Von Hoff, D., Han, H. (eds) Precision Medicine in Cancer Therapy . Cancer Treatment and Research, vol 178. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-16391-4_9
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