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Proteomic-based biomarker discovery for development of next generation diagnostics
Akbar Khalilpour1,2, Tugba Kilic3,4,5,6, Saba Khalilpour7
1Biomaterials Innovation Research Center, Division of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 65 Landsdowne Street, Rm. 265, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA. akhalilpour@bwh.harvard.edu.
Proteomics enables disease biomarker discovery using advanced mass spectrometry and microarray technologies. This review covers proteomic approaches for early diagnosis and challenges in developing rapid diagnostic tests.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Proteomics offers insights into biological structures and functions at the protein level.
- Identifying disease-specific biomarkers is crucial for accurate diagnosis and prognosis.
- Advancements in technology are expanding the tools for biomarker discovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review widely used proteomic technologies for biomarker discovery.
- To describe diagnostic approaches utilizing proteomic biomarkers.
- To discuss trends and challenges in developing rapid proteomic diagnostic systems.
Main Methods:
- Mass spectrometry (MS) instrumentation
- Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS)
- Protein microarray technology
- Other protein profiling methodologies
Main Results:
- Identification of disease-specific protein and peptide biomarkers is enhanced by advanced methodologies.
- Various proteomic technologies are available for biomarker discovery.
- Established approaches exist for diagnosis based on proteomic biomarkers.
Conclusions:
- Proteomics plays a significant role in identifying disease biomarkers for diagnostics and therapeutics.
- Continued development in proteomic technologies and diagnostic systems is critical.
- Addressing challenges in cost-effectiveness and rapid testing is essential for clinical translation.
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