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protein expression profile

Meaning of protein expression profile: Information about all proteins that are made in blood, other body fluids, or tissues, at certain times.

Definition of protein expression profile

Information about all proteins that are made in blood, other body fluids, or tissues, at certain times. A protein expression profile may be used to find and diagnose a disease or condition and to see how well the body responds to treatment. Also called protein signature and proteomic profile.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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