Tumor Markers - 6
Tumor-associated
markers:
emolecules that are expressed by different tumors
originating from same cell type
eBest characterized tumor-associated markers are the
oncofetal
antigens which are glycoproteins normally
produced by embryonic tissue and not normally found at
detectable levels in adults
Žalpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
Žcarcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
eExamples of tumor-associated markers:
Žalpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
Žcarcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
ŽB2M
ŽTAG-72
