Biomarkers

Biomarkers are biological molecules which can be used to indicate the presence of a certain disease or condition in a patient. They can be measured in various body fluids such as blood, saliva, and urine and are useful for early detection of diseases, diagnosis of illnesses, prognosis of various conditions, and for monitoring the response of a patient to particular treatments. By providing useful information about the current health status of the patient, biomarkers can help inform decisions such as whether a particular treatment is effective, or whether a specific drug should be prescribed. Furthermore, biomarkers can help to elucidate the pathogenesis of certain diseases, potentially providing important insights into the development of novel therapeutic strategies.