Research Article

Multiplatform Biomarker Discovery for Bladder Cancer Recurrence Diagnosis

Table 2

Biomarker measurements with the automated platform.

MarkerCalibration curve in assay diluentCalibration curve in urineLOD (urine)Marker detection in samples

PTGS2+5 ng/mL+
FGFR-3++1000 pg/mL+
Uroplakin-3aN/AN/A
Vimentin++112.5 ng/mL
MYC++1.25 ng/mL
Tropomodulin-1++2.5 ng/mL+
BIRC5++1000 pg/mL+
Fibulin-3+25 ng/mL (assay diluent)+
p53++10 ng/mL
MMP-9++666.7 pg/mL+
IL-8++125 pg/mL+
EN2++1.25 ng/mL+

+: presence of calibration curve or marker detection in samples.
−: absence of calibration curve or no marker detection in samples.
N/A: not applicable; LOD: limit of detection.