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Uveal Melanoma Human Vitreous Proteome

ABSTRACT: The purpose of the project was to profile protein expression liquid vitreous biopsies from uveal melanoma (UM) patients using mass spectrometry, to identify prognostic biomarkers, signaling pathways, and therapeutic targets. Vitreous biopsies were collected from two cohorts: comparative control eyes with epiretinal membranes (ERM) and test eyes with UM. Samples were analyzed using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).

INSTRUMENT(S): Orbitrap Fusion

ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens (human)

TISSUE(S): Vitreous Humor

DISEASE(S): Uveal Melanoma

SUBMITTER: Gabriel Velez

LAB HEAD: Vinit Mahajan

PROVIDER: PXD043403 | Pride | 2024-01-26

REPOSITORIES: Pride

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Cross-Platform Identification and Validation of Uveal Melanoma Vitreous Protein Biomarkers.

Velez Gabriel G Wolf Julian J Dufour Antoine A Mruthyunjaya Prithvi P Mahajan Vinit B VB

Investigative ophthalmology & visual science 20231101 14

<h4>Purpose</h4>The purpose of this study was to profile protein expression liquid vitreous biopsies from patients with uveal melanoma (UM) using mass spectrometry to identify prognostic biomarkers, signaling pathways, and therapeutic targets.<h4>Methods</h4>Vitreous biopsies were collected from two cohorts in a pilot study: comparative control eyes with epiretinal membranes (ERM; n = 3) and test eyes with UM (n = 8). Samples were analyzed using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC ...[more]

PMID: 37955612

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Uveal Melanoma Human Vitreous Proteome

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Cross-Platform Identification and Validation of Uveal Melanoma Vitreous Protein Biomarkers.

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