A systematic review of biobanks in Latin America : Strengths and limitations for biomedical research

Biobanks are valuable tools for developing and applying scientific research and international cooperation through the collection of biological materials and their associated data. Systematic research following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis guidelines was conducted in late 2022 in PubMed and Scopus, and generated 17 articles to be reviewed in depth and critically assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme Checklist due to the limited available data; 12 relevant health organizations and government websites outside of peer-reviewed journals were also included. Our research identified 44 biobanks in Latin America. In general, there is a lack of regulation and legislation guaranteeing the stored materials' quality and institutional collaboration. We believe a consensus needs to be reached regarding the terminology and definitions used for biobanks. The design for informed consent should also be agreed upon to ensure the privacy of the data shared among institutions. In conclusion, in Latin America, there is a clear need for government support in creating specific procedures for biobanks and providing further support for existing biobanks.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2024

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The International journal of biological markers - (2024) vom: 13. Apr., Seite 3936155241239672

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Rivera-Alcántara, J Adrián [VerfasserIn]
Esparza-Hurtado, Natalia [VerfasserIn]
Galán-Ramírez, Gabriela A [VerfasserIn]
Cruz-Bautista, Ivette [VerfasserIn]
Mehta, Roopa [VerfasserIn]
Aguilar-Salinas, Carlos A [VerfasserIn]
Martagon, Alexandro J [VerfasserIn]

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Biobank
Biospecimens
Journal Article
Latin America
Legislation
Quality management
Repository
Review

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Date Revised 13.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

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doi:

10.1177/03936155241239672

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM371026415