High-resolution DNA melting analysis in clinical research and diagnostics.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Minimally invasive methods will augment the clinical approach for establishing the diagnosis or monitoring treatment response of central nervous system tumors. Liquid biopsy by blood or cerebrospinal fluid sampling holds promise in this regard. Areas covered: In this literature review, the authors highligh...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Shankar GM,Balaj L,Stott SL,Nahed B,Carter BS

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ST2, an IL-1 receptor family member with transmembrane (ST2L) and soluble (sST2) isoforms, was originally described in the context of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. However, after the identification of IL-33 as the functional ligand for ST2, and conceptualization of the role of ST2/IL-33 signaling in cardiac re...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Bhardwaj A,Januzzi JL Jr

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Sepsis, defined as a life-threatening organ dysfunction resulting from dysregulated host response to infection, is still a major challenge for healthcare systems. Early diagnosis is highly needed, yet challenging, due to the non-specificity of clinical symptoms. Rapid and targeted application of therapy ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Schenz J,Weigand MA,Uhle F

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: The landscape of systemic treatment options for lung cancer has rapidly evolved with the emergence of immunomodulatory agents such as neutralizing antibodies targeting the programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) and its ligand (PD-L1). Another major breakthrough was the introduction of biomarkers, such as...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Michaelidou K,Agelaki S,Mavridis K

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The generation of a draft sequence of a the human genome has provided the opportunity to characterize human diversity, even as it pertains to differences in host response to parasitic infection with organisms that cause lymphatic filariasis, malaria and schistosomiasis. Worldwide, human infection with filarial pathoge...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Choi EH,Nutman TB,Chanock SJ

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, quantitative real-time PCR tests have been extensively developed in clinical microbiology laboratories for routine diagnosis of infectious diseases, particularly bacterial diseases. This molecular tool is well-suited for the rapid detection of bacteria directly in clinical specimens, allowing early, s...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Maurin M

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The accuracy of new molecular diagnostics, fluoresence in situ hybridization or quantitative fluorescence-PCR (collectively known as rapid aneuploidy screening), in prenatal diagnosis has already been demonstrated in a number of large studies. The challenge now is how to apply them clinically in the most cost-effectiv...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Leung WC,Lau ET,Lao TT,Tang MH

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is becoming increasingly clear that the herpes simplex viruses (HSVs) 1 and 2 constitute a major, global, public health problem, particularly as genital herpes is implicated in the causation of a significant percentage of onwards transmission of the HIV virus. A major factor in the transmission of HSV is that most ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Ryan C,Kinghorn G

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Certain optical conditions permit the unaided eye to detect thickness changes on surfaces on the order of 20 A, which are of similar dimensions to monomolecular interactions between proteins or hybridization of complementary nucleic acid sequences. Such detection exploits specific interference of reflected white light...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Jenison RD,Bucala R,Maul D,Ward DC

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Indeterminate thyroid lesions are diagnosed in up to 30% of fine needle aspirations. These nodules harbor malignancy in more than 25% of cases, and hemithyroidectomy or total thyroidectomy has therefore been advocated in order to achieve definitive diagnosis. Recently, many molecular markers have been investigated in ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Keutgen XM,Filicori F,Fahey TJ 3rd

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The 2014-16 outbreak of ebola virus disease (EVD) in West Africa resulted in 11,308 deaths. During the outbreak only 60% of patients were laboratory confirmed and global health authorities have identified the need for accurate and readily deployable molecular diagnostics as an important component of the id...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Tembo J,Simulundu E,Changula K,Handley D,Gilbert M,Chilufya M,Asogun D,Ansumana R,Kapata N,Ntoumi F,Ippolito G,Zumla A,Bates M

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Concomitant advances made by the Human Genome Project and in the development of nucleic acid screening technologies are driving the expansion of pharmacogenomic research and molecular diagnostics. However, most current technologies are restrictive due to their complexity and/or cost, limiting the potential of personal...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： de Arruda M,Lyamichev VI,Eis PS,Iszczyszyn W,Kwiatkowski RW,Law SM,Olson MC,Rasmussen EB

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hematogenous dissemination of cancer and development of distant metastases is the cause of nearly all cancer deaths. Detection of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) as a surrogate biomarker of metastases has gained increasing interest. There is accumulating evidence on development of novel technologies for CTC detecti...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Balic M,Lin H,Williams A,Datar RH,Cote RJ

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite advances in surgery and chemotherapy for ovarian cancer, 70% of women still succumb to the disease. Biomarkers have contributed to the management of ovarian cancer by monitoring response to treatment, detecting recurrence, distinguishing benign from malignant pelvic masses and attempting to detect ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Yang WL,Lu Z,Bast RC Jr

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal cell carcinoma is one of the common malignancies of the genitourinary tract. In approximately one third of patients, distant metastases are present at the time of initial diagnosis and in another third, the tumor will recur even after nephrectomy with a curative intent. Renal cell carcinoma is resistant to all c...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Mohammed A,Shergill I,Little B

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bodily fluids like serum and plasma contain significant amounts of tumor-derived circulating cell-free RNA, which holds the potential to serve as diagnostic biomarker. Consequently, liquid biopsies comprising circulating cell-free RNA might help to facilitate personalized treatment strategies for patients ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Ellinger J,Gevensleben H,Müller SC,Dietrich D

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The CCN genes encode secreted signaling proteins that participate in fundamental processes including cell adhesion, proliferation and differentiation, embryogenesis, tissue remodeling and patterning. Abnormal expression of CCN proteins is associated with several pathological conditions, including vascular diseases, fi...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Perbal B

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, several chromosome banding techniques based on fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) have been developed for the human and the mouse genome. In contrast to the standard chromosome banding techniques presently used, giving a protein-related banding pattern, those FISH techniques are DNA-specific. Currentl...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Liehr T,Heller A,Starke H,Claussen U

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism, are complex entities that can be caused by biological and social factors. In a subset of patients with congenital neurodevelopmental disorders, clear diagnosis can be achieved using DNA sequence-based analysis to identify changes in the DNA sequence (genetic variation). Ho...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Kubota T,Miyake K,Hariya N,Mochizuki K

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease which primarily affects hyaline cartilage, leading to pain, stiffness and loss of mobility of the entire articulation. Diagnosis is commonly based on symptoms and radiographs, but there is a growing interest in detecting novel biomarkers, in serum, urine and ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Ravalli S,Szychlinska MA,Lauretta G,Di Rosa M,Musumeci G

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Fine needle aspiration (FNA) with cytologic examination remains the standard of care for investigation of thyroid nodules. However, as many as 30% of FNA samples are cytologically indeterminate for malignancy, which confounds clinical management. To reduce the burden of repeat diagnostic testing and unnece...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Moore MD,Panjwani S,Gray KD,Finnerty BM,Zarnegar R,Fahey TJ 3rd

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genetic mapping by linkage analysis has been an invaluable tool in the positional strategy to identify the molecular basis of many rare Mendelian disorders. With the attention of the scientific and medical community shifting towards the analysis of more common, complex traits, it has become necessary to develop new ap...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Forabosco P,Falchi M,Devoto M

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia in the elderly and its prevalence is rapidly rising. Although there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, treatment can be administered to slow progression or delay the onset of symptoms. A major challenge is the early identification of patients who will develop Al...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Chang CY,Silverman DH

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Esophageal and esophago-gastric junction (EGJ) adenocarcinomas remain a major health problem worldwide with a worryingly increasing incidence. Recent trials indicate survivals benefit for preoperative or perioperative chemoradiotherapy compared to surgery alone. Beside standard chemoradiotherapy regimens, ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Piro G,Carbone C,Santoro R,Tortora G,Melisi D

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin melanoma, a life-threatening disease, has a recently reported worldwide increase in incidence, despite primary prevention. Skin melanoma statistics emphasize the need for finding markers related to the immune response of the host. The mechanisms that are able to over-power the local immune surveillance comprise m...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Neagu M,Constantin C,Tanase C

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Klinefelter syndrome is the most common chromosome abnormality in humans. The estimated prevalence is one in 500 to one in 1000 males but due to the widely variable and often aspecific features, only one in four cases are recognized. The most specific clinical features which can be observed at adult age are small test...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Giltay JC,Maiburg MC

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reverse-transcription PCR (RT-PCR) coupled with electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) is a high-throughput nucleic acid-based technology that relies on the accurate measurement of the molecular weight of PCR amplicons that can be used to deduce the base counts (number of As, Gs, Cs and Ts) of DNA. These a...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Deyde VM,Sampath R,Gubareva LV

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) was introduced as an alternative to prenatal diagnosis: embryos cultured in vitro were analysed for a monogenic disease and only disease-free embryos were transferred to the mother, to avoid the termination of pregnancy with an affected foetus. It soon transpired tha...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Sermon K

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Molecular diagnosis of fragile X syndrome demands assessment of fragile X mental retardation 1 (FMR1) CGG repeat size and methylation status, while predicting disease transmission risk requires determination of AGG interruption pattern. There is currently no single assay that provides all three categories of inform...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Rajan-Babu IS,Teo CR,Lian M,Lee CG,Law HY,Chong SS

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Advances in the biology of non-small-cell lung cancer, especially adenocarcinoma, reveal multiple molecular subtypes driving oncogenesis. Accordingly, individualized targeted therapeutics are based on mutational diagnostics. AREAS COVERED:Advances in strategies and techniques for individualized treatment,...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Salgia R

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00