[Secretome: definitions and biomedical interest]

Rev Med Interne. 2008 Jul;29(7):606-8. doi: 10.1016/j.revmed.2007.12.011. Epub 2008 Feb 5.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Introduction: The secretome, or secretomics refers to the global study of proteins that are secreted by a cell, a tissue or an organism.

Exegesis: The secretome is an important class of proteins that control many biological and physiological processes. Many secretion pathways are implicated in the release of these proteins.

Conclusion: The secretome is a potential source suitable for the discovery of new therapeutic targets or biomarker candidates.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Molecular Biology / methods
  • Proteins / metabolism*
  • Proteome
  • Proteomics

Substances

  • Proteins
  • Proteome