Biomarkers of health and welfare: a One Health perspective from the laboratory side

Franco-Martínez, L., Martínez-Subiela, S., Cerón, J. J., Tecles, F., Eckersall, P. D. , Oravcova, K. and Tvarijonaviciute, A. (2020) Biomarkers of health and welfare: a One Health perspective from the laboratory side. Research in Veterinary Science, 128, pp. 299-307. (doi: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2019.12.012) (PMID:31869596)

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Abstract

A biomarker is any measurement reflecting an interaction between a biological system and a potential hazard, which may be chemical, physical, or biological. The One World, One Health concept established that human and animal health and the environmental state are highly interconnected, sharing common aspects that can be applied globally in these three components. In this paper, we review how the concept of One Health can be applied to biomarkers of health and welfare, with a special focus on five points that can be applied to any biomarker when it is expected to be used to evaluate the human, animal or environmental health. Three of these points are: (1) the different biomarkers that can be used, (2) the different sample types where the biomarkers can be analysed, and (3) the main methods that can be used for their measurement. In addition, we will evaluate two key points needed for adequate use of a biomarker in any situation: (4) a proper analytical validation in the sample that it is going to be used, and (5) a correct selection of the biomarker. It is expected that this knowledge will help to have a broader idea about the use of biomarkers of health and welfare and also will contribute to a better and more accurate use of these biomarkers having in mind their One Health perspective.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:Funding: LFM was granted with predoctoral contract ‘FPU’ of University of Murcia, Spain. AT has a post-doctoral fellowshisp “Ramón y Cajal” supported by the “Ministerio de Economia y Competitividad”, Spain. This study has been founded by Seneca Foundation of Murcia Region (grant number: 19894/GERM/15).
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Eckersall, Professor David and Oravcova, Dr Katarina
Authors: Franco-Martínez, L., Martínez-Subiela, S., Cerón, J. J., Tecles, F., Eckersall, P. D., Oravcova, K., and Tvarijonaviciute, A.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine
Journal Name:Research in Veterinary Science
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0034-5288
ISSN (Online):1532-2661
Published Online:16 December 2019

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