Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a growing public-health threat, with one of the highest mortality risks among non-communicable diseases. Now, researchers have developed a diagnostic tool for NSCLC by mass spectrometry of a targeted panel of lipids. Herein, we discuss key aspects that could facilitate the clinical implementation of this and similar tools in other fields of application.
- Markus R. Wenk
- Hyungwon Choi
