Biorepository
Biorepository
A Biorepository (pronounced: bio-re-pos-i-tory) is a biological materials repository that collects, processes, stores, and distributes biospecimens to support future scientific investigation.
Etymology
The term "Biorepository" is derived from the combination of two words: "bio", a prefix derived from the Greek word "bios" meaning "life", and "repository", which originates from the Latin word "repositorium" meaning "a place where things are stored".
Definition
A Biorepository is a facility or a place that collects, catalogs, and stores samples of biological material. These samples could include blood, saliva, plasma, and purified DNA. These samples are then used in research intended to improve our understanding of complex diseases and discover new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat them.
Related Terms
- Biospecimen: A biological specimen taken from a living organism. In a biorepository, biospecimens are often treated and stored for future use in research.
- Biobank: A type of biorepository that stores biological samples for use in research.
- Genomics: The study of genomes, including the sequencing, mapping, and analysis of an organism's genetic material. Biorepositories often store samples that are used in genomics research.
- Proteomics: The large-scale study of proteins, particularly their structures and functions. Biorepositories may store samples used in proteomics research.
- Cryopreservation: The process of preserving cells or whole tissues by cooling them to sub-zero temperatures. This is a common method used in biorepositories to store biological samples.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biorepository
- Wikipedia's article - Biorepository
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