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J Romano-Keeler1, J L Wynn1, J L Maron2
1Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA.
Abstract:
Among those that require critical care, preterm neonates have the greatest limitations on available blood or body fluids for clinical or research-based assessments. Recent technological advancements have improved our ability to detect genetic, proteomic and microbial material at the nanoscale level, making analyte and biomarker assessment from even the smallest quantities possible. Saliva is a unique body fluid that not only may be noninvasively and repeatedly obtained, but also contains multiple serum components, making it promising for noninvasive assessment of the newborn. The integration of high-throughput or 'omic' approaches on neonatal saliva holds great potential to improve diagnostic and prognostic accuracy for a wide range of developmental and pathological conditions affecting the vulnerable preterm neonatal population. Herein, we review the clinical applications and technical considerations regarding the integration of salivary 'omic' technology into the neonatal intensive care unit.
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