Antibody Biomarkers: Direct Indicators of Disease Status

Profiling humoral antibodies enables the discovery of targetable proteins and pathogenic antibodies, as well as uncovering exploitable protective antibodies to advance precision medicine. Antibodies possess key characteristics of ideal biomarkers, as listed to the right.

Manifest Early

Produced early in protective and pathogenic processes

Predictive

Level correlates with process intensity

Abundant

High concentration in minimal sample volume

Stable

Easily transported, stored, and handled

Specific

Highly specific and stable antibody-antigen binding

Accessible

Present in peripheral fluids and tissues