Biomarkers

Biomarkers are measurable indicators of biological processes, conditions or diseases. They play a crucial role in medical research and patient care by providing valuable insights into disease mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment efficacy. Biomarkers can help identify diseases at an early stage, allowing for timely intervention. They enable tailored treatment plans (personalised medicine) based on individual biomarker profiles, improving patient outcomes. And they can help in the development of new drugs by identifying potential therapeutic targets and monitoring treatment responses. 

Every biomarker project is unique, and so is our approach. Our biomarker specialist team is dedicated to deliver meaningful data that drives impactful decisions by providing tailored and scientific consultation addressing each project’s specific needs. We offer many different assay types and analytical platforms, ranging from LC-MS/MS based assays to soluble markers analysed by ligand binding assays, to cell-based markers evaluated by flow cytometry or functional assays. For all biomarker applications, we always take the context-of-use into consideration to help you find the best strategy for the specific project needs and requirements.  
 
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Context-of-use

Defining the context of use helps ensuring that biomarker assays are developed, validated and applied in a manner that meets the specific needs and goals of the research or clinical application. It provides a framework for evaluating the assay’s performance and suitability, which can ultimately lead to more reliable and meaningful biomarker data. Based on the context-of-use, our experts not only suggest a suitable platform and assay type but also guide you through the fit-for-purpose validation setup. 

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Immunoassays (biomarkers)

By leveraging the specificity of antigen-antibody interactions, immunoassays enable precise detection of a wide array of biomolecules. Various platforms for ligand binding assays are available at Nuvisan, offering the flexibility to support biomarker projects individually. 

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Chromatography and mass spectrometry (biomarkers)

Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) is a highly sensitive and specific analytical technique widely used for the analysis of a diverse range of biomarkers. Its ability to separate complex mixtures and identify compounds based on their mass-to-charge ratio makes it an invaluable tool.  

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Clinical laboratory

Located alongside our Clinical Pharmacology Unit (CPU), our clinical laboratory is committed to delivering highest-quality data and insights to not only support safety assessments but also pharmacodynamic biomarkers.  

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Isochronic library

Nuvisan’s own isochronic library was set up to support your biomarker stability assessment and help save you valuable time during assay validation.  

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