protein expression profile

Definition / meaning of protein expression profile

Information about all proteins that are made in blood, other body fluids, or tissues, at certain times. A protein expression profile may be used to find and diagnose a disease or condition and to see how well the body responds to treatment. Also called protein signature and proteomic profile.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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