Frontiers in Oncology (Feb 2023)

The emerging applications and advancements of Raman spectroscopy in pediatric cancers

  • Chenbei Li,
  • Chenbei Li,
  • Chengyao Feng,
  • Chengyao Feng,
  • Ruiling Xu,
  • Ruiling Xu,
  • Buchan Jiang,
  • Buchan Jiang,
  • Lan Li,
  • Yu He,
  • Chao Tu,
  • Chao Tu,
  • Zhihong Li,
  • Zhihong Li

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2023.1044177
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13

Abstract

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Although the survival rate of pediatric cancer has significantly improved, it is still an important cause of death among children. New technologies have been developed to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of pediatric cancers. Raman spectroscopy (RS) is a non-destructive analytical technique that uses different frequencies of scattering light to characterize biological specimens. It can provide information on biological components, activities, and molecular structures. This review summarizes studies on the potential of RS in pediatric cancers. Currently, studies on the application of RS in pediatric cancers mainly focus on early diagnosis, prognosis prediction, and treatment improvement. The results of these studies showed high accuracy and specificity. In addition, the combination of RS and deep learning is discussed as a future application of RS in pediatric cancer. Studies applying RS in pediatric cancer illustrated good prospects. This review collected and analyzed the potential clinical applications of RS in pediatric cancers.

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