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Tissue Microarrays as a Tool in the Discovery and Validation of Predictive Biomarkers

Year: 2011

Type: book-chapter

Abstract: The tissue microarray (TMA) is the embodiment of high-throughput pathology. The platform combines tens to hundreds of tissue samples on a single microscope slide for interrogation with routine molecular pathology tools. TMAs have enabled the rapid and cost-effective screening of biomarkers for diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive utility. Most commonly applied to the field of oncology, the TMA has accelerated the development of new biomarkers, and is emerging as an essential tool in the discovery and validation of tissue biomarkers for use in personalized medicine. This chapter provides an overview of TMA technology and highlights the advantages of using TMAs as tools toward rapid introduction of new biomarkers for clinical use.

Source: Methods in molecular biology

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-60327-216-2_13

Author: Stephen M. Hewitt

Institutions: National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute

Language: English

Topic: Breast Cancer Treatment Studies

Subfield: Cancer Research

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institutes of Health