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[Experience with a rheumatoid arthritis biobank: analysis of biological samples and clinical data of 204 patients]
Ildikó Pál1,2, Anita Pusztai2, Péter Csomor2
1Belgyógyászati Intézet, Hematológiai Tanszék, Debreceni Egyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar Debrecen.
Introduction:
A biobank is a registry, which is suitable for the storage of biological samples (e.g. tissues, DNA, protein), genetical abnormalities and clinical data. Several biobanks have been created worldwide, which contribute to research and the better understanding of disease pathogenesis, genetical polymorphisms. Biobanking also helps to improve the efficacy of therapies.
Aim:
Our purpose was to create an internet-based biobank, in which laboratory test results, genetic alterations and related disorders of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients can be registered. This biobank would be able to make the research easier and it can help to improve our knowledge about diseases and it can inhibit loss of data.
Patients And Method:
We have biological samples from 204 RA patients and we have entered their data in the biobank which can be found on the website http://rheuma.biobank.eu . Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS20 statistical programme.
Results:
By the creation of biobank that contains clinical data and biological samples of 204 RA patients, we have a database which can help to improve our knowledge about the disease and help to develop new treatment strategies.
Conclusion:
Biobanking is suitable to analyze blood samples and clinical data together. Orv. Hetil., 2017, 158(7), 270-277.
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