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In the post-genomic era, proteomic strategies are at the forefront of cancer research. By studying the complement of all expressed
genes, proteomics aims to provide knowledge of biomarkers indicative of the physiological state of cancer cells at a specific
time, enabling screening, early diagnosis, monitoring the course of cancer development/progression, and gauging the efficacy
and safety of novel therapeutic agents. Onco-proteomics thus has the ability to revolutionise oncology practice by delivering
highly selective and individualised clinical care.
One of the proteomic techniques, two-dimensional (2D) difference in gel electrophoresis (DIGE) enables simultaneous examination
and comparison of multiple samples using cyanine dyes to label amino acid residues that are then separated based on charge
and mass. This technique reduces variability, improves reproducibility, and allows easier quantitation when compared with
traditional 2D polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE). These advantages combined with universal availability makes 2D-DIGE
a first method of choice in cancer proteome analysis of diverse specimens, including tissues, cell lines, blood, and other
body fluids.
Affiliation(s): (1) Cancer Research UK Molecular Oncology Unit, Barts and The London Queen Mary’s School of Medicine and Dentistry, John Vane Science Centre, London, UK
Book Title: Cancer Gene Profiling: Methods and Protocols
Series: Methods in Molecular Biology | Volume: 576 | Pub. Date: Sep-15-2009 | Page Range: 197-211 | DOI: 10.1007/978-1-59745-545-9_11
Subject: Cancer Research
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