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Peptide Biomarker Diagnostics
Use of peptides and peptide fragments as diagnostic biomarkers in clinical laboratory testing and disease monitoring.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
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Overview
Peptide biomarkers are measurable peptide fragments in biological fluids that indicate disease presence, severity, or progression. They form the basis of many clinical laboratory tests.
Key Peptide Biomarkers
| Biomarker | Sample | Clinical Use |
|---|---|---|
| NT-proBNP | Blood | Heart failure diagnosis |
| Troponin I/T | Blood | Myocardial infarction |
| PSA | Blood | Prostate cancer screening |
| Amyloid-beta | CSF/Blood | Alzheimer’s disease |
| Insulin/C-peptide | Blood | Diabetes classification |
Diagnostic Applications
- Disease diagnosis and screening
- Prognosis assessment
- Treatment response monitoring
- Risk stratification
- Companion diagnostics for targeted therapy
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Peptide Biomarker Diagnostics |
| Category | Diagnostics |
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “Peptide Biomarker Diagnostics” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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