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Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
; 147(3): 99-104, 2003 Jan 18.
Artigo
em Holandês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12577768
RESUMO
The genomes of many organisms, including humans, are now largely known. In the wake of this there is a need to identify and measure all proteins that are encoded by the genome (proteomics). This need leads to turbulent developments in the area of analytical techniques, such as two-dimensional electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, and protein chips. The rapidity of advancements justifies the expectation that in the next 5-10 years it will indeed become possible to determine the proteome of an organism or its components such as plasma, serum, or tissues. In combination with information on initiation and progress of disease, proteomics will contribute to improving health and to better primary and secondary prevention.