Assistant Professor at the Laboratory of Cell Technology - Agricultural University of Athens
Conventional screening options for colorectal cancer (CRC) detection are mainly direct visualization and invasive methods, which must be performed in a clinical setting and may be linked to adverse effects for some patients. Non-invasive CRC diagnostic tests such are either too costly or less reliable than invasive ones. On the other hand, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are potentially ideal non-invasive biomarkers for CRC detection and monitoring. This review presents the current state-of-the-art VOC-based CRC diagnostics, with a specific focus on recent advancements in biosensor design and application. #MDPIOpenAccess