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GlossaryBiomarker

measurable indicator of a biological state or condition

A biomarker, or biological marker, is a measurable indicator of some biological state or condition. It can be a molecule found in blood, other body fluids, or tissues that signals a normal or abnormal process, or a condition or disease. For example, certain biomarkers can help diagnose diseases, monitor the progress of a condition, or evaluate the effectiveness of a treatment.

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research Measurement of cortisol in human Hair as a biomarker of systemic exposure

567 citations , October 2007 in “Clinical and investigative medicine”

Hair cortisol can be used to measure long-term stress exposure.

research Bioactive inorganic particles‐based biomaterials for skin tissue engineering

156 citations , March 2022 in “Exploration”

Bioactive inorganic particles-based biomaterials show promise for improving skin wound healing.

research PandaOmics: An AI-Driven Platform for Therapeutic Target and Biomarker Discovery

110 citations , February 2024 in “Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling”

PandaOmics uses AI to find new disease treatment targets and biomarkers.

Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin: An Important Biomarker for Predicting PCOS Risk - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

research Sex hormone binding globulin - an important biomarker for predicting PCOS risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis

91 citations , December 2017 in “Systems Biology in Reproductive Medicine”

Lower SHBG levels may increase the risk of PCOS.

research Quantifying long-term stress in brown bears with the hair cortisol concentration: a biomarker that may be confounded by rapid changes in response to capture and handling

90 citations , July 2014 in “Conservation Physiology”

Hair cortisol levels in brown bears can be affected by both long-term and short-term stress.

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