[Present possibilities and future development of clinical proteomics]

S Lehmann1, A Dupuy, K Peoc'h

  • 1Laboratoire de biochimie, Hôpital Saint Eloi, 80 aveneue A. Fliche, 3 4295 Montpellier Cedex 5. s-lehmann@chu-montpellier.fr

Summary

This review explores the emerging field of clinical proteomics and its potential to improve diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The authors summarize the current status of proteomic technologies in clinical labs, including multiplex methods and bioinformatics tools. They highlight the promise of proteomics for early cancer detection and prognosis. However, they also note that standardization and validation remain significant challenges. The review suggests that collaboration between researchers and clinicians is essential for advancing clinical proteomics. While the field is still in development, the authors propose that future research should focus on addressing current limitations and improving reproducibility.

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