Tumor Markers - 4
Classification
of Tumor Markers:
eTumor-specific markers
eTumor-associated markers
eTissue-specific tumor markers
Tumor-specific markers:
emolecules that are expressed by tumor cells
eMay consist of:
Žnew antigenic protein
Žaltered cellular protein
Žabnormal membrane structural antigens
eExamples of tumor-specific markers:
ŽTerminal Deoxynucleotidyl Transfrase (TdT)
ŽCA125
ŽCA19-9
