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Breath biopsy: The complete guide
23 Jun 2022Owlstone Medical’s Breath Biopsy® platform is creating a new industry category based on the detection and analysis of volatile organic compound (VOC) biomarkers in breath, which has the potential to revolutionize healthcare. In this guide, Owlstone Medical introduces breath analysis, breath biomarkers, challenges in breath analysis, and more.
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BiomarkersBiomarkers are biological markers which can be measured and evaluated to indicate a biological state. The use of biomarkers in research and diagnosis can indicate a normal or disease state or drug response of cells / tissues. Biomarkers include genetic markers, cell surface markers such as antigens, antibodies or receptors and secreted molecules such as cytokines. An assay system is required for identification of biomarkers. :Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemicals that have a low boiling point. Some VOCs are harmful to human health, whereas others can be used to determine the shelf-life of foods samples. Aerosol AnalysisBiomarker DiscoveryClinical biomarkers refer to substances related to known medical conditions that can be accurately measured <i>in vitro</i>. Biomarkers can be used to diagnose presence of a disease and indicate disease severity. The discovery of new biomarkers is incredibly valuable in the field of diagnostics.
