From the reviews: Clinical proteomics is a fledgling field that is struggling to define its standards and whose underlying technologies continue to evolve at a very rapid pace. ... This multiauthored book provides state-of-the-art information and practical protocols on these topics and many other related areas. ... provides a wealth of background information and underlying principles. ... Overall, this is an excellent book whose natural readership includes both newcomers to the field and seasoned biomarker hunters who wish to update their knowledge or explore new techniques. (Marco Crescenzi, Annali dell'Istituto Superiore di Sanita, Vol. 44 (3), November, 2008)