Personalization of treatment based on biomarkers
Definition Central to the personalized medicine approach is the utilization of biomarkers—measurable indicators of biological processes, pathogenic processes, or pharmacologic responses to a therapeutic intervention. Biomarkers enable clinicians to make informed decisions about diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy selection, enhancing treatment efficacy and patient outcomes. Pharmacodynamic Biomarkers Pharmacodynamic biomarkers are crucial for assessing a drug’s biological…