Dublin, Aug. 17, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Cell-Free DNA (cfDNA): Market Size and Share Analysis" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

The use of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) and liquid biopsies of other analytes has received a huge amount of attention in recent years, due to its potential to revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of several conditions. The main areas where cfDNA analysis has turned into a major application include non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT); oncology, circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA); and transplantation, donor-derived cell-free DNA (ddcfDNA).

Cell-Free DNA (cfDNA) Markets focuses on the market for cfDNA analysis instruments, consumables, kits, and related software, which includes the sample preparation products and equipment as well as the next generation sequencing (NGS) and digital polymerase chain reaction (dPCR) systems used for detection.

The report provides complete market information, including current market estimates and forecasts to 2021, as well as:

• Growth Rate for cfDNA Market, 2016-2021
• cfDNA Clinical Diagnostics Market, 2016-2021
• cfDNA Clinical Diagnostics Market Growth Rate, 2016-2021
• cfDNA Market by Region, 2015 (N. America, Europe, Asia-Pacific & ROW)
• cfDNA Instruments and Consumables Revenues by Product Type, 2016 (Consumables, Systems/hardware, Services)
• Market Share by Company of the cfDNA Analysis Instruments, Consumables, and Software Market, 2016

The report provides information on cfDNA analysis products, commenting not only on reagents, consumables, kits, systems, software, and services, but also on oncology cfDNA products, cfDNA transplantation diagnostics, and other products employing cfDNA.

In the cfDNA market there are many technical challenges to overcome, along with a range of competitive, regulatory, and IP issues. Cancer is a dynamic and defiant disease. While NIPT is a proven application, oncology will require much more difficult work and is more uncertain. The variety of potential issues and threats in the market are covered in the challenges and strategic recommendations chapter of the report. The competitive situation, deals, and litigation are covered in respective chapters as well.

Cell-Free DNA (cfDNA) Markets covers not just the dynamics of the market but also its competitive landscape. For example, several companies are licensing their technologies or offering services.

The report profiles those companies competing in the cfDNA instruments and consumables market, including:

• Agilent Technologies
• Bio-Rad
• F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
• Fluidigm
• Illumina
• Qiagen
• RainDance Technologies
• Thermo Fisher Scientific
  

Key Topics Covered:

1: Executive Summary

• NIPT, Oncology Leading Market Forward
• Sensitivity Benefits of dPCR, qPCR, NGS
• Challenges, Biological and Technologies Limitations
• Scope and Methodology

2: Introduction

• NIPT Companies, Others Shifting Strategies to Cancer
• Expanding Clinical Adoption Sustains High Growth
• Government Initiatives - Cancer Moonshot, Blood Profiling Atlas
• Mergers, Acquisitions, Equity Investments Increasing
• China Becoming Major Player in Market
• Personalized, Proactive Medicine Gaining Momentum
• Expected Sequencer Platforms Stalled or Cancelled
• Significant Efforts in Automation, Miniaturization
• Regulatory Situation Unclear But Evolving Somewhat

3: CFDNA PRODUCTS

• cfDNA Reagents, Consumables, and Kits
• cfDNA Systems and Software
• cfDNA NIPT Products and Services
• cfDNA in Oncology, Transplantation and Other Diseases
• cfDNA Other Products
• Recent Product/ Service Introductions

4: Market Size And Share Analysis

• Revenues Forecast
• Market Size and Forecast
• cfDNA Clinical Diagnostics Market
• cfDNA Market by Region
• Revenues by Product Type
• Illumina Sequencing Revenues as Indicator

5: Corporate Profiles

• Agilent Technologies
• F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
• Fluidigm
• Illumina
• Qiagen
• RainDance Technologies
• Thermo Fisher Scientific

6: Challenges and Strategic Recommendations

• Challenges
• Strategic Recommendations
• List of Exhibits

7: cfDNA Analysis Products

8: Market Analysis

9: cfDNA Analysis Market Deals

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