Tumor markers:- Part 14 – Summary of Tumor markers
Summary of Tumor markers
Tumor markers are summarised:
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 AFP level in pregnancy and in fetus |
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 BRCA gene on chromosomes |
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 CA 15-3 use |
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 CA 125 positivity in various tumors |
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 Calcitonin’s role in Calcium regulation |
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 Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) structure |
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 ER/PR positive cells |
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 HCG specific for pregnancy |
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 Prostatic specific antigen (PSA) secretion |
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| Enzymes | |
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 Alkaline phosphatase in liver cell |
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 Amylase metabolism |
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 Gamma GT enzyme distribution |
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 Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) enzyme and AMI |
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| Oncofetal antigens | |
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 Neural tube defect and role of estimation of maternal AFP |
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| Proteins as a tumor marker | |
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