Proteomics

Proteomics is the large-scale study of proteins, which are essential biological molecules involved in virtually all cellular processes. Through the analysis of a cell’s proteome — its entire set of proteins — scientists can better understand the role of proteins in regulating cell activity and gain insight into the complex mechanisms of diseases. Proteomics research can also be used to develop new diagnosis and therapeutic strategies and to identify biomarkers associated with particular diseases. Its applications therefore span the entire scope of biomedical research, from basic biochemistry to computational biology and drug development.