Signature molecule

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-007760",
  "term": "Signature molecule",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "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 signature molecule may be used to see how well the body responds to a treatment for a disease or condition. Also called biomarker and molecular marker.",
  "synonyms": [
    "biomarker",
    "molecular marker"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/signature-molecule/"
}