title: Biomarkers in Veterinary Medicine.
abstract: This article summarizes the relevant definitions related to biomarkers; reviews the general processes related to biomarker discovery and ultimate acceptance and use; and finally summarizes and reviews, to the extent possible, examples of the types of biomarkers used in animal species within veterinary clinical practice and human and veterinary drug development. We highlight opportunities for collaboration and coordination of research within the veterinary community and leveraging of resources from human medicine to support biomarker discovery and validation efforts for veterinary medicine.
authors.affiliation: Center for Veterinary Medicine, Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, Maryland 20855; email: michael.myers@fda.hhs.gov.
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Myers
authors.affiliation: Center for Veterinary Medicine, Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, Maryland 20855; email: michael.myers@fda.hhs.gov.
authors.forename: Emily R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.affiliation: Center for Veterinary Medicine, Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, Maryland 20855; email: michael.myers@fda.hhs.gov.
authors.forename: Phillip G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Turfle
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D015415:Biomarkers; D006801:Humans; D012106:Research; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers
keywords: biological marker; biomarker; domestic animals; laboratory animals; veterinary