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Published on: April 30, 2020
From Proteomics to Diagnosis: Biomarker Discovery in Tuberculosis Research
1NHC Key Laboratory of Systems Biology of Pathogens, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, National Institute of Pathogen Biology and Center for Tuberculosis Research, Beijing, 102629, China.
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of death from a single infectious disease worldwide. Early and accurate diagnosis is advantageous for timely detection and prompt treatment, thereby reducing the risk of disease transmission, which is essential for effective TB control. Biomarkers provide a valuable resource for TB diagnosis. Proteomic technologies have emerged as a powerful tool in biomarker discovery. In this perspective, we explore how proteomic technologies contribute to the discovery of TB diagnostic biomarkers. We also address the challenges and discuss prospective methods to augment the performance of biomarkers in diagnosing TB.
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