Progress on the biomarkers for tuberculosis diagnosis

Crit Rev Eukaryot Gene Expr. 2011;21(4):379-91. doi: 10.1615/critreveukargeneexpr.v21.i4.70.

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major threat to global health. Biomarkers derived from pathogen-host interaction can facilitate the monitoring of active TB. The recent progress regarding such biomarkers is summarized, including those can be used from serum, sputum, urine, or breath monitoring. A wide range of potential biomarkers such as protein antigens, cell-free nucleic acids, and lipoarabinomannose were compiled. The possible use of biomarkers for infection identification and monitoring drug efficacy are also presented.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers / blood*
  • Cytokines / blood
  • Host-Pathogen Interactions
  • Humans
  • Immunity, Cellular
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis / immunology
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis / pathogenicity
  • Sputum / metabolism
  • Tuberculosis / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis / drug therapy

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Cytokines