Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

The transcriptome in blood: challenges and solutions for robust expression profiling.

Hongtao Fan1, Priti S Hegde

  • 1Genomic and Proteomic Sciences, Genetics Research, GlaxoSmithKline, 1250 S. Collegeville Rd., Collegeville, PA 19426, USA. hongtao.a.fan@gsk.com

Current Molecular Medicine
|February 22, 2005
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Vunakizumab in patients with active psoriatic arthritis: a multicentre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 2 study.

Rheumatology (Oxford, England)·2026
Same author

Targeting LRRC15 in Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts Modifies the Extracellular Matrix and Enhances Tumor Immune Responses to Suppress Lung Cancer Progression.

Cancer research·2026
Same author

A spatially resolved atlas of gastric cancer characterises a lymphocyte-aggregated region.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

Single-cell screens identify ADAM12 as a fibroblast checkpoint impeding anti-tumor immunity.

Cancer cell·2026
Same author

Quantitative sampling of iodinated X-ray contrast media in water by diffusive gradients in the thin-films technique.

Analytical methods : advancing methods and applications·2026
Same author

Research on gas-liquid coupled flow field dynamics and atomization characteristics of multi-duct sprayers based on CFD.

Frontiers in plant science·2025
Same journal

Corrigendum to: Sortilin as a Culprit in the Atherosclerosis Plaque Progression: Evidence from Clinical and Experimental Studies.

Current molecular medicine·2026
Same journal

Dynamic Expression of Fibroblast Activation Protein (FAP) During Chronic Pancreatitis (CP) Progression in Mice and Evaluation of FAP-targeted Tracers for Early CP Diagnosis.

Current molecular medicine·2026
Same journal

Causal Relationship Between 91 Inflammatory Factors and Gastritis: A Two-Sample Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Study.

Current molecular medicine·2026
Same journal

Therapeutic Potential of Pistacia Atlantica Gum in Aspirin-Induced Peptic Ulcers: A Dose-Dependent Approach to Mucosal Protection and Hepatorenal Safety.

Current molecular medicine·2026
Same journal

Identification and Characterization of MicroRNAs Associated with Borax-mediated Anti-tumor Activity through High-throughput Technology.

Current molecular medicine·2026
Same journal

Broad-Spectrum Vaccines: Challenges and Opportunities (A Systematic Review).

Current molecular medicine·2026
See all related articles

Peripheral blood gene expression profiling offers a feasible approach for clinical research. Careful cell isolation and preparation are crucial for overcoming variability and enabling accurate disease and drug treatment analysis.

Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Genomics
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • Peripheral blood is an accessible tissue source for gene expression analysis.
  • Gene expression profiling in blood presents challenges due to cellular heterogeneity and inherent variability.
  • Standardized methods are essential for reliable blood-based gene expression studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current state of gene expression profiling using peripheral blood.
  • To discuss the potential applications of blood-based expression profiling in clinical research.
  • To highlight the importance of methodological choices in blood microarray studies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on peripheral blood gene expression analysis.
  • Discussion of cell isolation techniques and sample preparation methods.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Exploration of microarray technology for blood samples.
  • Main Results:

    • Peripheral blood offers a practical source for gene expression profiling.
    • Significant challenges exist in blood gene expression analysis due to its complex cellular composition and variability.
    • Methodological choices, including cell isolation and preparation, critically impact study success.

    Conclusions:

    • Peripheral blood gene expression profiling holds promise for clinical applications.
    • Overcoming technical challenges is key to realizing the potential of blood as a biomarker source.
    • Further research into standardized protocols will enhance the utility of blood gene expression analysis in clinical settings.