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¹Integrated Devices and Intelligent Diagnosis (ID2) Laboratory, CUHK(SZ)-Boyalife Joint Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Programme, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518172, China.

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Saliva diagnostics offer a non-invasive approach for disease detection, utilizing biomarkers for early identification. Standardization of sample collection and analysis is crucial for reliable point-of-care diagnostic results.

Keywords:

Salivary diagnostics biomarkers non-invasive detection point-of-care testing result standardization

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Area of Science:

Biochemistry
Clinical Diagnostics
Biomarker Discovery

Background:

Saliva contains diverse biomarkers for disease detection.
Saliva testing offers a non-invasive, point-of-care diagnostic alternative.
Challenges exist in sample processing and standardization for salivary diagnostics.

Purpose of the Study:

To review salivary biomarkers and their roles in disease identification.
To discuss current saliva collection, processing, and detection technologies.
To address challenges and propose solutions for improving saliva diagnostics.

Main Methods:

Literature review of salivary biomarkers and diagnostic methods.
Analysis of current saliva collection and processing techniques.
Evaluation of advancements in saliva detection systems (in vitro to wearable devices).

Main Results:

Saliva diagnostics are effective for disease management, drug screening, and personalized healthcare.
Advanced detection systems offer high sensitivity, speed, portability, and automation.
Standardization across laboratories is essential for reliable salivary diagnosis.

Conclusions:

Saliva testing is a rapid, safe alternative to blood/urine tests for population screening and disease surveillance.
Improvements in standardization are needed for widespread clinical adoption.
Further research and development in detection systems will enhance saliva-based diagnostics.