Tumor Markers - 8
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Tumor-associated markers: continued
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e
Examples of tumor-associated markers: cont
=
d
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Ž
B
2
M (Beta
2
-microglobulin)
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elevated levels in:
•
h
multiple myeloma
•
h
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
•
h
Rheumatoid Arthritis
•
Ž
TAG-72 (Tumor-associated antigen)
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elevated levels in:
•
h
breast cancer
•
h
colon cancer
•
h
lung cancer
•
h
stomach cancer
•
h
ovarian cancer
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Ž
B
2
M & TAG-72 are currently under investigation
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