Method for characterizing circulating tumor cells, and use thereof in diagnosis

摘要

Disclosed is a method for characterization, in a biological sample, of circulating tumour cells (CTCs) bearing at least one marker characteristic of the tumorous nature of the cell, the marker being selected from the groups constituted by: the oncogenic proteins characteristic of the CTCs, with the exception of the proteins encoded by the EML4-ALK fusion gene, and the tumour markers. Also disclosed is the use of this method for deciding on the implementation of a treatment for a cancer patient.