Other terms
- Monoclonal Antibodies
- Mortality Rate
- Motility
- Mucopolysaccharidosis
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Mutation
- Myelogram
- Myocardial Infarction
- Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI)
- Myopia
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- National Institute of Health (NIH)
Molecular Profiling
What is Molecular Profiling? Molecular profiling refers to the process of analyzing the molecular characteristics of a biological sample, such as DNA, RNA, or proteins. This technique is used for various purposes, including diagnosis, treatment selection, and disease monitoring.
Examples of molecular profiling techniques include:
- Immunohistochemistry
- Next generation sequencing
- Qualitative polymerase chain reaction
Applications of Molecular Profiling
- Personalized medicine through the tailoring of treatments to the unique genetic makeup of an individual patient, resulting in better outcomes and fewer adverse effects.
- Early diagnosis through the identification of genetic mutations and biomarkers associated with various diseases.
- Targeted therapies through understanding the molecular drivers of disease.
- Monitoring treatment response.
Source: Lim, J. S., Brown, J. A., & De Bono, J. S. (2018). Can Early Clinical Trials Help Deliver More Precise Cancer Care? Novel Designs of Early Phase Trials for Cancer Therapeutics. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-812512-0.00009-9
