Proteomics and diagnostics: Let's Get Specific, again

DNA array technology has changed all discussions about proteomics. Whole genome arrays allow unbiased experimentation, and the surprises that flow from those approaches. ‘Whole proteome’ proteomics is not possible today, and might never be possible unless experiments are guided by careful evaluation of reagent specificity. In this paper we explore some possible ways to increase the content of proteomic analysis.