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Abstract
Major advances in genomics and proteomics have prompted the creation of biological specimen collections and biobanks for use in biomedical research. These specimen collections and the wealth of data they generate will allow longitudinal studies to be conducted and subproducts such as DNA or RNA to be obtained. They may even be used in future studies.
To ensure specimen integrity, from the outset it is necessary to define procedures for sampling, transport and storage, the subproducts to be obtained, and the end purpose, as well as to address biosafety issues and arrange for suitable equipment monitoring. Strict control of these conditions will confer added value on the specimens, as quality and traceability would be assured.
This article aims to provide a general overview of the recommendations concerning biological safety, transport, and storage of biological specimens for biomedical research into respiratory diseases in accordance with current legislation.
Keywords:
Biological specimen
Biosafety
Storage
Biobank
Respiratory diseases
Resumen
Los grandes avances de la genómica y la proteómica han propiciado la creación de colecciones de muestras biológicas y de biobancos destinados a la investigación biomédica. Estas colecciones, y sus múltiples datos asociados, permitirán realizar estudios longitudinales, obtener subproductos como ADN o ARN e incluso prever estudios futuros.
Para mantener la integridad de las muestras se deberán diseñar desde el principio los procedimientos de obtención, transporte, subproductos que se obtendrán, condiciones de conservación, destino final y bioseguridad, así como disponer de una supervisión adecuada de los equipos. El control de todas estas condiciones proporcionará valor añadido a las muestras, ya que permitirá asegurar su calidad y trazabilidad.
Nos proponemos ofrecer una visión general de las recomendaciones relativas a la seguridad biológica, transporte y conservación de muestras biológicas destinadas a la investigación biomédica en el ámbito de las enfermedades respiratorias, de acuerdo con la legislación vigente.
Palabras clave:
Muestra biológica
Bioseguridad
Conservación
Biobanco
Enfermedades respiratorias
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