Books /Biomarkers: Clinical Research and Applications

9781639275380

American Medical Publishers

English

2021

240

$ 160.99

Biomarkers, or biological markers, are measurable and quantifiable parameters that serve as indicators of a particular disease. They are often measured and evaluated using blood, urine, or soft tissues. Biomarkers are used to examine normal biological processes, pathogenic processes, or pharmacologic responses to a therapeutic intervention. In medicine, biomarkers are classified according to their clinical applications into molecular biomarkers, cellular biomarkers, and imaging biomarkers. These can be used as a means to examine the organ functions or other aspects of health. Body temperature, blood pressure and cholesterol values are some well-known biomarkers. They assist in early diagnosis, disease prevention, drug target identification, drug response, etc. This book outlines the processes and applications of biomarkers in detail. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. This book will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and post graduate students.