Proteomic strategies in bladder cancer: From tissue to fluid and back

Pavel Gromov*, José M.A. Moreira, Irina Gromova, Julio E. Celis

*Corresponding author for this work
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    Abstract

    We have applied protein expression profiling technologies in combination with immunohistochemistry, using fresh tissue and urine samples, to assess bladder cancer heterogeneity and prognosis as well as to generate protein markers for tumor progression and early diagnosis of the disease. Here, we review some selected lines of investigation and approaches undertaken by our laboratory, drawing on more than 15 years of experience in bladder cancer pboteomics, to high-light a number of issues that may be useful for researchers entering the field. In particular, we address the identification of markers for bladder cancer progression and exemplify the potential of gel-based proteomic profiling of urine samples for the early detection of urothelial carcinomas. In addition, we provide a brief description of a novel and highly promising source of biomarkers, the tumor interstitial fluid (TIF) that perfuses the tumor microenvironment.

    Original languageEnglish
    JournalProteomics - Clinical Applications
    Volume2
    Issue number7-8
    Pages (from-to)974-988
    Number of pages15
    ISSN1862-8346
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2008

    Keywords

    • Bladder cancer biomarkers
    • Non-invasive diagnosis

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