Status Quo and Future Perspectives of Molecular Diagnostics in Dermatology

Download or read book Status Quo and Future Perspectives of Molecular Diagnostics in Dermatology written by Christoffer Gebhardt and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Molecular diagnostics (MDx) has become an indispensable pillar of diagnostics in dermatology. Modern sequencing technologies allow for identification of rare genodermatoses, analysis of somatic mutations in melanoma are prerequisite for targeted therapies, and cutaneous infectious pathogens are quickly detected by PCR and other amplification methods. However, to push innovation in molecular diagnostics and tackle so far unmet clinical needs, research activities need to be bundled and the pipeline from idea to MDx product clearly rolled out. Only then, the requirements for technical validity and clinical utility of novel biomarkers can be fulfilled and the long-term vision of personalized medicine will be realized