Information about all proteins that are made in blood, other body fluids, or tissues, at certain times. A proteomic 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 expression profile and protein signature.
( PROH-tee-OH-mik PROH-file )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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