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A substance sometimes found in the blood, other body fluids, or tissues. A high level of biomarker may mean that a certain type of cancer is in the body. Examples of biomarkers include CA 125 (ovarian cancer), CA 15-3 (breast cancer), CEA (ovarian, lung, breast, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract cancers), and PSA (prostate cancer). Also called tumor marker.
출처: www.stjude.org/glossary
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A molecular marker associated with a biological function.
출처: www.genpromag.com/Glossary~LETTER~B.html
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a physical, functional, or biochemical indicator (eg, the presence of a particular metabolite) of a physiological or disease process.
출처: www.nutrabio.com/Definitions/definitions_b.htm
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Used to indicate or measure a biological process (for instance, levels of a specific protein in blood or spinal fluid, genetic mutations, or brain abnormalities observed in a PET scan or other imaging test). Detecting biomarkers specific to a disease can aid in the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of affected individuals and people who may be at risk but do not yet exhibit symptoms.
출처: www.alz.org/Resources/Glossary.asp
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A chemical compound produced by a specific organism that can be used as an indicator for the presence of that organism.
출처: www.seagrant.sunysb.edu/BTRI/btriterms.htm
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