Navigating the path of reproducibility in microRNA-based biomarker research with ring trials.
Clin Chem Lab Med
; 2024 May 16.
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ABSTRACT
The development of microRNA (miRNA)-based biomarkers has gained significant attention due to their potential diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic applications. However, the reproducibility of miRNA biomarker research faces unique challenges, primarily due to the influence of pre-analytical and analytical factors. The absence of standardized procedures contributes to inconsistencies across studies, alongside challenges in reference gene selection, data analysis methods and miRNA profiling platforms. Inter-laboratory comparison trials, or ring trials, offer a strategic approach to address technical and biological variability in miRNA biomarker studies. These trials promote standardization, identify sources of variability and strengthen the correlation between miRNAs and clinical outcomes. Despite their underutilization in miRNA biomarker research, ring trials represent a valuable tool for enhancing reproducibility and expediting the translation of miRNA-based biomarkers into clinical applications.
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MEDLINE
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Clin Chem Lab Med
Asunto de la revista:
QUIMICA CLINICA
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TECNICAS E PROCEDIMENTOS DE LABORATORIO
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2024
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Article
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Luxemburgo