This repository provides a comprehensive collection of biomarker databases, serving as an invaluable reference for biomedical professionals and researchers. It showcases both general and specialized databases. Updates will be made monthly to keep the content current.
Despite the growing importance of molecular biomarkers in personalized medicine, there is a surprising need for comprehensive, free-to-access databases. The few available, such as GOBIOM, Biomarkerbase, and the Human Gene Mutation Database, mainly operate commercially and are not freely accessible to all researchers. Additionally, while several specialized biomarker databases are available, they predominantly offer tabulated and descriptive data, lacking intuitive visualization or interactivity. This further complicates the task for researchers who need to sift through this data for meaningful insights.
There's an apparent mismatch between the increasing number of discovered biomarkers and the limited number of databases available. Considering how crucial these biomarkers are in creating individualized medical treatments, there's an urgent need for a more user-friendly, integrated platform. This would help researchers speed up this information's use in real-world medical scenarios. A detailed list of many specialized biomarker databases is also provided for reference.