The RTube has successfully been used to isolate RNA, microRNA, and DNA from Exhaled Breath Condensate (EBC). While the collection process of EBC is similar for each target, the isolation steps differ. This Journal Article Summary, based on Dr. Guillermo Barreto’s EMBO Medicine study, highlights a non-invasive approach to nucleic acid isolation for early-stage lung cancer detection.
Breath Analysis
Explore cutting-edge breath analysers, biomarker detection methods, and the latest innovations in respiratory diagnostics. Dive into articles covering best practices, real-world applications, and emerging technologies shaping the future of breath analysis.
An Evolving Standard for Exhaled Biomarkers in Lung Disease Meets Old-Fashioned Consistency
Delve into emerging guidelines that standardize exhaled biomarker collection and analysis. Understand how they shape the future of respiratory diagnostics and research.
FDA Commentary on Biomarker Qualification
Learn how recent FDA insights shape the qualification process for breath biomarkers. Discover the regulatory considerations that guide research and product approval.
The Drug-Device Breath Test
See how combining pharmaceuticals with breath analysis devices can revolutionize patient monitoring and therapy. Learn about challenges and innovations in this fast-growing field.
Acid Breath Test May Help Identify Reopening of Collapsed Alveoli in ARDS
Discover how an acid breath test could reveal critical changes in alveolar function for ARDS patients. Gain insights into potential clinical impact and future applications.
A Simple Method for Comparing Cytokine Levels in Breath
Discover a streamlined approach to measure cytokine levels in Exhaled Breath Condensate (EBC), advancing breath biomarker research by simplifying the comparison of inflammatory markers across different breath analyses.
MicroRNA in Exhaled Breath May Help Predict Lung Cancer
Explore how microRNA in Exhaled Breath Condensate (EBC) could provide a non-invasive tool for early lung cancer detection, showcasing breath biomarker breakthroughs that may transform clinical diagnostics.
Selected Exhaled Biomarker Abstracts from ATS 2015
Discover selected exhaled biomarker abstracts from ATS 2015, spotlighting new findings to advance respiratory research and clinical practice.
What Makes a Breath Test Clinically Useful?
Uncover factors that elevate a breath test from concept to clinical relevance. Find out what clinicians, researchers, and regulatory bodies value in breath biomarker validation.
The Next Big Breath Test
Explore which cutting-edge breath biomarkers are poised to transform diagnostics. Gain insights into the latest research and potential clinical applications.
The Study of Exhaled Breath Condensate pH
Investigate how pH measurement in Exhaled Breath Condensate (EBC) can gauge respiratory inflammation and disease progression, supporting early diagnosis and tailored treatment.
Cytokines in Exhaled Breath Condensate (EBC) – Part 1
Uncover how cytokines in EBC reveal critical biomarkers for respiratory inflammation. This first installment shows how breath analysers and EBC collection can shed new light on disease pathways and targeted therapies.
Tips: Explain Procedure to Your Study Subjects with Video
Ensure consistent EBC data by clearly demonstrating the breath analysis procedure to study subjects. A concise how-to video helps participants follow protocols correctly, boosting reliability for breath biomarker research.