Abstract
A simple biomarker is the concentration of the small molecule glucose. Newer biomarkers like pharmacogenetic biomarkers, have the potential to identify which patients may benefit most from a therapy with the least amount of toxicity. Appropriate biomarker selection is critical for new drug development, since only some patients may benefit from a targeted therapy. Improved technology for the detection and separation of biomarkers is needed to identify and validate predictive biomarkers. Accurate detection of soluble biomarkers is crucial for eliminating false positives and false negatives in medical diagnostics. Cell surface biomarkers present different challenges. Cell surface biomarker assays must typically isolate the cell in order to detect its inherent biomarkers. One possible way to address these issues is the use of nanotechnology based molecular detection schemes.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 41-46+51 |
Journal | Chemical Engineering Progress |
Volume | 108 |
Issue number | 12 |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |