National Cancer Institute Thesaurus

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Preferred Name

Biomarker
Synonyms

Signature Molecule

biological marker

signature molecule

Molecular Marker

molecular marker

Biological Markers

Biological Marker

Biomarker

Biomarkers

biomarker

marker

Definitions

A characteristic that can be objectively measured and serves as an indicator for normal biologic processes, pathogenic processes, state of health or disease, the risk for disease development and/or prognosis, or responsiveness to a particular therapeutic intervention.

ID

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C16342

ALT_DEFINITION

A biological molecule found in blood, other body fluids, or tissues that is a sign of a normal or abnormal process, or of a condition or disease. A biomarker may be used to see how well the body responds to a treatment for a disease or condition.

A defined characteristic that is measured as an indicator of normal biological processes, pathogenic processes, or responses to an exposure or intervention, including therapeutic interventions. Molecular, histologic, radiographic, or physiologic characteristics are types of biomarkers. A biomarker is not an assessment of how an individual feels, functions, or survives. Categories of biomarkers include: susceptibility/risk biomarker; diagnostic biomarker; monitoring biomarker; prognostic biomarker; predictive biomarker; safety biomarker; pharmacodynamic/response biomarker. [NIH-FDA BEST (Biomarkers, Endpoints, and other Tools) Resource, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK338448/]

A characteristic that is objectively measured and evaluated as an indicator of normal biologic processes, pathogenic processes, or pharmacologic responses to a therapeutic intervention. (From: FDA Guidance for Industry: Pharmacogenomic Data Submissions.)

A measurable and quantifiable biological parameter which serves as index for health- and physiology-related assessments, such as disease risk, psychiatric disorders, environmental exposure and its effects, disease diagnosis, metabolic processes, substance abuse, pregnancy, cell line development, epidemiologic studies, etc. [Source: adapted from MESH] EXAMPLE(S): Specific enzyme concentration Specific hormone concentration Specific gene phenotype distribution in a population Presence of biological substances OTHER NAME(S): NOTE(S):

A defined characteristic that is measured as an indicator of normal biological processes, pathogenic processes, or responses to an exposure or intervention, including therapeutic interventions. Molecular, histologic, radiographic, or physiologic characteristics are types of biomarkers. Categories of biomarkers include: susceptibility/risk biomarker; diagnostic biomarker; monitoring biomarker; prognostic biomarker; predictive biomarker; safety biomarker; pharmacodynamic/response biomarker. [NIH-FDA BEST (Biomarkers, Endpoints, and other Tools) Resource, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK338448/] (CDISC Glossary)

CHEBI_ID

CHEBI:59163

code

C16342

Concept_In_Subset

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C132298

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C159501

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C61410

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C132310

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C67497

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C159503

Contributing_Source

CDISC-GLOSS

BRIDG

CDISC

DEFINITION

A characteristic that can be objectively measured and serves as an indicator for normal biologic processes, pathogenic processes, state of health or disease, the risk for disease development and/or prognosis, or responsiveness to a particular therapeutic intervention.

FULL_SYN

Signature Molecule

biological marker

signature molecule

Molecular Marker

molecular marker

Biological Markers

Biological Marker

Biomarker

Biomarkers

biomarker

marker

label

Biomarker

Legacy Concept Name

Biomarker

Preferred_Name

Biomarker

prefixIRI

Thesaurus:C16342

Semantic_Type

Functional Concept

UMLS_CUI

C0005516

subClassOf

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C20047

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http://www.w3.org/2001/sw/hcls/ns/transmed/TMO_0052 TMO LOOM
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