Artificial neural networks combined with surface-enhanced laser desorption/ionization mass spectra distinguish endometriosis from healthy population

Fertil Steril. 2007 Dec;88(6):1700-2. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.01.055. Epub 2007 May 7.

Abstract

Surface-enhanced laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry protein chip array technology was used to detect the serum proteomic patterns in patients with endometriosis. Four potential biomarkers (8,141 m/z, 6,096 m/z, 5,894 m/z, and 3,269 m/z) were found. This method showed great potential in screening better biomarkers for endometriosis.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biomarkers / analysis
  • CA-125 Antigen / analysis
  • Endometriosis / blood
  • Endometriosis / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Health
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Neural Networks, Computer*
  • Protein Array Analysis
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Spectrometry, Mass, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-Ionization / methods*
  • Uterine Diseases / blood
  • Uterine Diseases / diagnosis*

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • CA-125 Antigen