Cell-SELEX, an Effective Way to the Discovery of Biomarkers and Unexpected Molecular Events.Cell-SELEX can not only generate aptamers for specific cell isolation/detection, diagnosis, and therapy, but also lead to the discovery of biomarkers and unexpected molecular events.  However, most cell-SELEX research is concentrated on aptamer generation and applications.  In this progress report, recent research progress with cell-SELEX in terms of the discovery of biomarkers and unexpected molecular events is highlighted.  In particular, the key technical challenges for cell-SELEX-based biomarker discovery, namely, the methods for identification and validation of target proteins of aptamers, are discussed in detail.  Finally, the prospects of the applications of cell-SELEX in this field now and in the near future are described.  It is expected that this report will attract attention to the benefit of cell-SELEX and provide a practical reference for biomedical researchers.
Cell-SELEX
Cell-SELEX, an Effective Way to the Discovery of Biomarkers and Unexpected Molecular Events.Cell-SELEX can not only generate aptamers for specific cell isolation/detection, diagnosis, and therapy, but also lead to the discovery of biomarkers and unexpected molecular events.  In particular, the key technical challenges for cell-SELEX-based biomarker discovery, namely, the methods for identification and validation of target proteins of aptamers, are discussed in detail. 
aptamers
Cell-SELEX, an Effective Way to the Discovery of Biomarkers and Unexpected Molecular Events.Cell-SELEX can not only generate aptamers for specific cell isolation/detection, diagnosis, and therapy, but also lead to the discovery of biomarkers and unexpected molecular events.  However, most cell-SELEX research is concentrated on aptamer generation and applications.  In this progress report, recent research progress with cell-SELEX in terms of the discovery of biomarkers and unexpected molecular events is highlighted.  In particular, the key technical challenges for cell-SELEX-based biomarker discovery, namely, the methods for identification and validation of target proteins of aptamers, are discussed in detail.  Finally, the prospects of the applications of cell-SELEX in this field now and in the near future are described.  It is expected that this report will attract attention to the benefit of cell-SELEX and provide a practical reference for biomedical researchers.
cell-SELEX