New technologies in cancer. Protein microarrays for biomarker discovery

Clin Transl Oncol. 2011 Mar;13(3):156-61. doi: 10.1007/s12094-011-0635-8.

Abstract

The emergence of proteomic techniques and methodological approaches to study disease has kindled the quest for new biomarkers. Thus, the use of protein microarrays has surged as a powerful tool for large-scale testing of biological samples. In this mini-review, we will discuss the application of protein microarray technologies that offer unique opportunities to find novel biomarkers.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Protein Array Analysis / methods*
  • Proteomics / methods*

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor