Diagnostic microarrays in hematologic oncology: applications of high- and low-density arrays

Mol Diagn Ther. 2009;13(2):91-102. doi: 10.1007/BF03256318.

Abstract

Microarrays have become important tools for high-throughput analysis of gene expression, chromosome aberrations, and gene mutations in cancer cells. In addition to high-density experimental microarrays, low-density, gel-based biochip technology represents a versatile platform for translation of research into clinical practice. Gel-based microarrays (biochips) consist of nanoliter gel drops on a hydrophobic surface with different immobilized biopolymers (primarily nucleic acids and proteins). Because of the high immobilization capacity of the gel, such biochips have a high probe concentration and high levels of fluorescence signals after hybridization, which allow the use of simple, portable detection systems. The notable accuracy of the analysis is reached as a result of the high level of discrimination between positive and negative gel-bound probes. Different applications of biochips in the field of hematologic oncology include analysis of chromosomal translocations in leukemias, diagnostics of T-cell lymphomas, and pharmacogenetics.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Chromosome Aberrations
  • Gene Rearrangement
  • Genes, T-Cell Receptor gamma
  • Hematologic Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Hematologic Neoplasms / genetics
  • Hematologic Neoplasms / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Leukemia / diagnosis
  • Leukemia / genetics
  • Leukemia / metabolism
  • Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis / instrumentation
  • Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis / methods*
  • Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
  • Protein Array Analysis / instrumentation
  • Protein Array Analysis / methods*

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor