title: Biomarkers for prediction and diagnosis of necrotizing enterocolitis.
abstract: This article summarizes the commonly used biomarkers currently available for diagnosis of necrotizing enterocolitis. The most exciting advances in diagnostic tests were the use of new nucleic acid sequencing techniques (eg, next-generation sequencing) and molecular screening methods (eg, proteomics and microarray analysis) for the discovery of novel biomarkers. The new technology platform coupled with stringent protocols of biomarker discovery and validation would enable neonatologists to study biologic systems at a level never before possible and discover unique biomarkers for specific organ injury and/or disease entity.
authors: Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin NT, Hong Kong SAR, The People's Republic of China. pakcheungng@cuhk.edu.hk
authors: Pak C
authors: PC
authors: Ng
authors: Kathy Y Y
authors: KY
authors: Chan
authors: Terence C W
authors: TC
authors: Poon
mesh_terms: D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood*; D020345:Enterocolitis, Necrotizing / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics; D059647:Gene-Environment Interaction; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D018836:Inflammation Mediators / Q000097:blood*; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; D018836:Inflammation Mediators