Next-generation sequencing in precision oncology: challenges and opportunities.

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：:Background: Higher liver caspase-3 activity has been found in patients with different liver diseases. However, there is no published data about circulating caspase-3 levels in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who underwent liver transplantation (LT). Therefore, our objective in this study was to determine ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Lorente L,Rodriguez ST,Sanz P,González-Rivero AF,Pérez-Cejas A,Padilla J,Díaz D,González A,Martín MM,Jiménez A,Cerro P,Portero J,Barrera MA

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prenatal diagnosis of fetal genetic conditions is a standard part of modern obstetric care. Many of the current methods rely on invasive methods and are associated with an inherent risk of fetal loss. Consequently, there has been a long-term goal for development of noninvasive prenatal diagnostic methods. In 1997, the...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Chiu RW,Lo YM

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The particular reasons for the relative lack in development of point-of-care (PoC) diagnostics in a business context were discussed in our sister journal, Expert Review of Medical Devices, over 2 years ago. At that time, it could be seen that the concept of PoC testing was being revisited for at least the fifth time i...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Huckle D

更新日期：2008-11-01 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：:Molecular genetic testing involves DNA analysis using various methods for the purpose of diagnosing genetic disorders. In the prenatal DNA diagnostic setting, fetal DNA is usually tested for a specific single-gene disorder for which the fetal risk is 25% or more. In contrast, cytogenetic testing is often used to detec...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Roa BB,Pulliam J,Eng CM,Cheung SW

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MicroRNAs regulate target gene expression through translation repression or mRNA decay, and they are emerging as important modulators in cellular pathways. Previous studies have shown the occurrence of epigenetically modified miRNAs in colorectal cancer (CRC), identifying these miRNA methylation signatures may provide...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Cho WC

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Viral-associated malignancies usually arise in the setting of altered immunity or with declines in immune function associated with aging. The main culprits are the lymphotropic herpesvirus, including Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and human herpesvirus-8, which are the focus of this review. Chronic persistent infection and ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Yin CC,Jones D

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:More than a decade of intensive use of microarray technology has flooded the scientific community with genome-wide expression data of diverse biological states. As a result, connection of the expression signatures of a relatively small number of genes related to, for example, disease states, patient responses or toxic...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Rautio JJ,Satokari R,Vehmaan-Kreula P,Serkkola E,Söderlund H

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several biomarkers associated with spontaneous preterm birth (PTB) have been discovered over the last decade. Many of these markers, such as cytokines, are associated with infection and inflammation. As such, these biomarkers represent biologically plausible candidates for assessing those at risk of PTB. However, in t...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Williams SM,Velez DR,Menon R

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the emergence of new viral infections, it is necessary to set up new target-specific assays, based on existing molecular techniques such as real-time PCR, as quickly as possible. Without these diagnostic tools, the geographical spread of new infections, follow-up of the disease outbreak and analysis of the pathog...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Pas SD,Koopmans MP,Niedrig M

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:For most diseases, better biomarkers are urgently needed to enable (early) detection, diagnosis, prognosis, stratification for therapy and response monitoring. Proteomics delineates gene products that carry out the majority of cellular functions, and thereby may not only yield insight into altered signaling pathways i...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Pham TV,Piersma SR,Oudgenoeg G,Jimenez CR

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Invasive candidiasis is the most important opportunistic fungal infection, causing high morbidity and mortality. Traditional methods of diagnosis, which include blood culture and biopsy, usually lack both sensitivity and specificity, or become positive late in the course of the infection. Therefore, new nonculture-bas...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Laín A,Elguezabal N,Moragues MD,García-Ruiz JC,del Palacio A,Pontón J

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interview with Professor Manuel Salto-Tellez by Claire Raison, Commissioning Editor Professor Manuel Salto-Tellez of Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland is an expert histopathologist and molecular diagnostician. Professor Salto-Tellez is a lead investigator at the Northern Ireland Molecular Pathology Laborat...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Salto-Tellez M,Raison C

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Over the past decade, loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) technology has played an important role in molecular diagnostics. Amongst numerous nucleic acid amplification assays, LAMP stands out in terms of sample-to-answer time, sensitivity, specificity, cost, robustness, and accessibility, makin...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Moehling TJ,Choi G,Dugan LC,Salit M,Meagher RJ

更新日期：2021-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Next-generation sequencing, also known as massively paralleled sequencing, offers an unprecedented opportunity to study disease mechanisms of inherited retinal dystrophies: a dramatic change from a few years ago. The specific involvement of the retina and the manageable number of genes to sequence make inherited retin...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Chiang JP,Lamey T,McLaren T,Thompson JA,Montgomery H,De Roach J

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Hearing loss (HL) is the most common birth defect in industrialized countries with far-reaching social, psychological and cognitive implications. It is an extremely heterogeneous disease, complicating molecular testing. The introduction of next-generation sequencing (NGS) has resulted in great progress in ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Sommen M,Wuyts W,Van Camp G

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The therapeutic management of patients with lupus nephritis (LN) remains a major challenge. The availability of biomarkers that accurately predict renal flares, response to immunosuppressive treatment and risk of progression to end-stage renal disease would allow the more effective use of currently available immunosup...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Edelbauer M,Ho J

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant melanoma is one of the most aggressive cancers. Several new therapeutic strategies that focus on immuno- and/or targeted therapy have been developed, which have entered clinical trials or already been approved. This review provides an update on prognostic and predictive biomarkers in melanoma that may be use...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Foth M,Wouters J,de Chaumont C,Dynoodt P,Gallagher WM

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Herbal medicines including traditional Chinese medicine are becoming increasingly more popular worldwide. However, there is considerable potential for interaction between herbal components and drugs, as all herbal medicines contain a combination of potentially biologically active compounds possessing various inherent ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Hu M,Fan L,Zhou HH,Tomlinson B

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methylation of cytosines in cytosine-guanine (CpG) dinucleotides is one of the most important epigenetic alterations in animals. The presence of methylcytosine in the promoter of specific genes has profound consequences on local chromatin structure and on the regulation of gene expression. Changes in DNA methylation p...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Dehan P,Kustermans G,Guenin S,Horion J,Boniver J,Delvenne P

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:EU regulations stipulate the labeling of food products containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) unless the GMO content is due to adventitious and unintended 'contamination' and not exceeding the 1% level at ingredient basis. In addition, member states have to ensure full traceability at all stages of the placi...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Aarts HJ,van Rie JP,Kok EJ

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the discovery of the link between miRNA and cancer, miRNAs have been investigated in virtually all tumors. Their ability to add a novel level of gene regulation and to target genes apparently not linked to each other has greatly intrigued researchers and physicians alike. In this review, the role of miRNAs in mu...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Rocci A,Hofmeister CC,Pichiorri F

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Syphilis remains an important and preventable cause of stillbirth and neonatal mortality. About 1 million women with active syphilis become pregnant each year. Without treatment, 25% of them will deliver a stillborn baby and 33% a low birth weight baby with an increased chance of dying in the first month o...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Marks M,Mabey DC

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading killer worldwide. End TB strategy aims at ending the TB epidemic by 2030. Early, accurate, and affordable diagnosis represents a cornerstone to achieve this goal. Innovative strategies for TB diagnostics have been introduced. However, the ideal assay is yet unavailable and co...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： El-Samadony H,Althani A,Tageldin MA,Azzazy HME

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oligonucleotide microarrays such as comparative genomic hybridization arrays and SNP microarrays enable the identification of genomic imbalances - also termed copy-number variants - with increasing resolution. This article will focus on the most significant applications of high-throughput oligonucleotide microarrays, ...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Keren B,Le Caignec C

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Miniature optical sensors that specifically identify low concentrations of environmental and biological substances are in high demand. Currently, there is no optical sensor that provides identification of the aforementioned species without amplification techniques at naturally occurring concentrations. Recently, it ha...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Haes AJ,Duyne RP

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in the blood of cancer patients have received increasing attention as new diagnostic tool enabling 'liquid biopsies'. In contrast to the wealth of descriptive studies demonstrating the clinical relevance of CTCs as biomarkers, the extremely low concentration of CTCs in the peripheral blo...

journal_title：Expert review of molecular diagnostics

authors： Alix-Panabières C,Pantel K

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00