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Abstract
Introduction: Due to the segmented functions and complexity of the human brain, the characterization of molecular profiles within specific areas such as brain structures and biofluids is essential to unveil the molecular basis for structure specialization as well as the molecular imbalance associated with neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases.
Areas covered: Much of our knowledge about brain functionality derives from neurophysiological, anatomical, and transcriptomic approaches. More recently, laser capture and imaging proteomics, technological and computational developments in LC-MS/MS, as well as antibody/aptamer-based platforms have allowed the generation of novel cellular, spatial, and posttranslational dimensions as well as innovative facets in biomarker validation and druggable target identification.
Expert opinion: Proteomics is a powerful toolbox to functionally characterize, quantify, and localize the extensive protein catalog of the human brain across physiological and pathological states. Brain function depends on multi-dimensional protein homeostasis, and its elucidation will help us to characterize biological pathways that are essential to properly maintain cognitive functions. In addition, comprehensive human brain pathological proteomes may be the basis in computational drug-repositioning methods as a strategy for unveiling potential new therapies in neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders.
期刊介绍:
Expert Review of Proteomics (ISSN 1478-9450) seeks to collect together technologies, methods and discoveries from the field of proteomics to advance scientific understanding of the many varied roles protein expression plays in human health and disease.
The journal coverage includes, but is not limited to, overviews of specific technological advances in the development of protein arrays, interaction maps, data archives and biological assays, performance of new technologies and prospects for future drug discovery.
The journal adopts the unique Expert Review article format, offering a complete overview of current thinking in a key technology area, research or clinical practice, augmented by the following sections:
Expert Opinion - a personal view on the most effective or promising strategies and a clear perspective of future prospects within a realistic timescale
Article highlights - an executive summary cutting to the author''s most critical points.