Colorimetric Immunoassay for Detection of Tumor Markers

Author: Yin Yongmei   Cao Ya   Xu Yuanyuan   Li Genxi  

Publisher: MDPI

E-ISSN: 1422-0067|11|12|5077-5094

ISSN: 1422-0067

Source: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol.11, Iss.12, 2010-12, pp. : 5077-5094

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Abstract

Tumor markers are substances, usually proteins, produced by the body in response to cancer growth, or by the cancer tissue itself. They can be detected in blood, urine, or tissue samples, and the discovery and detection of tumor markers may provide earlier diagnosis of cancer and improved therapeutic intervention. Colorimetric immunoassays for tumor marker detection have attracted considerable attention, due to their simplicity and high efficiency. The traditionally used colorimetric immunoassays for the detection of tumor markers are based on enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, and the great achievement of nanotechnology has further opened opportunities for the development of such kind of immunoassays. This paper will summarize recent advances in the field of colorimetric immunoassays for detecting tumor markers, which is aimed to provide an overview in this field, as well as experimental guidance for the learner.

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