1st International Course on
Integrated Biomarkers

Biochemical and Bioimaging Endpoints in Cardiocerebrovascular Diagnosis,
Prevention, Therapy and Drug Development

GLOSSARY

Biomarkers 2005



To facilitate the dialogue among the multidisciplinary scientists, definition of the acronyms and of more specialized terms have been reported. Every amendment is welcome.

By:
Andrea P. Peracino
Stefano Bellosta
Nicola Ferri
Riccardo Roggeri



Definition:
Description:
References:
Fatty-acid-binding protein H-FABP proposed as a plasma marker for the estimation of myocardial infarct size in humans The rapid release of FABP into plasma during ischaemia indicates the possibility of using this protein as a biochemical marker for ischaemic myocardial injury.
British Heart Journal, Vol 71, 135-140 Clin Chem 2006; 52: 19-29

 


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