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Alpha-1-Microglobulin (A1M) is a small globular protein found in all vertebrates including humans. It is synthesised in most cells of the body, mainly in the liver. It removes free radicals… -
Alpha-fetoprotein is a serum protein found in all mammalian species during embryonic development. This glycoprotein is produced by the fetal liver and yolk sac during the first trimester of pregnancy.… -
CEA Antigen is a tumor marker associated with various types of cancers, most notably colorectal cancer, and is related to cancer recurrence and prognosis. CEA is a highly glycosylated protein…
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Cystatin-C is a cysteine proteinase inhibitor produced by nucleated cells. It is a valuable marker in urine and blood for kidney function. The cystatin-C level, generally increases upon glomerular filtration… -
CA 72-4 is found on the surface of cancer cells and belongs to the mucin family. CA 72-4 is a tumor marker glycoprotein, which increases in variety of human adenocarcinomas…
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PAPP-A, which was first isolated in human pregnancy serum, belongs to the metzincin superfamily of metalloproteinases. PAPP-A circulates in pregnancy as a heterotetrameric disulfide-bound 2:2 complex composed of…
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PAPP-A, which was first isolated in human pregnancy serum, belongs to the metzincin superfamily of metalloproteinases. PAPP-A circulates in pregnancy as a heterotetrameric disulfide-bound 2:2 complex composed of…
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Retinol-Binding Protein (RBP) is a small (~21 kDa) transport protein essential for the safe and efficient delivery of retinol (vitamin A) throughout the body. Synthesized primarily in the liver, RBP…
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Beta-2-Microglobulin (B2M) is significant for immune surveillance in animals with vertebrate. It is a component of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC I) in all nucleated cells and functions in antigen…
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CA 15-3 is a mucin transmembrane glycoprotein expressed at the apical surface epithelium of the mammary gland, female reproductive tract, and stomach. It comprises three structural domains: a large and…
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C reactive protein (CRP) is an annular, pentameric protein found in human plasma whose levels rise in response to inflammation. It is synthesised by the liver in response to factors… -
C reactive protein (CRP) is an annular, pentameric protein found in human plasma whose levels rise in response to inflammation. It is synthesised by the liver in response to factors…
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CA19-9 is a tetrasaccharide attached to O-glycans on the cell surface essential for the cell-to-cell recognition process. CA19-9 is produced in the pancreases, biliary tract, gastric, colonic, and uterine mucosa, and the…
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Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (β-HCG) is a glycoprotein hormone produced primarily by the placenta during pregnancy. It comprises two subunits: alpha and beta, with the beta subunit conferring biological specificity. (β-HCG)…
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CA 125 is a membrane-bound protein at the cell surface such as the ocular surface, respiratory tract, and female reproductive tract. It acts as a lubricating barrier against foreign particles…
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HBsAg is the surface antigen of the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). HBsAg is among the first serum markers to appear during HBV infection and its presence is indicative of the… -
HBsAg is the surface antigen of the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). HBsAg is among the first serum markers to appear during HBV infection and its presence is indicative of the…
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Bence Jones proteins are immunoglobulin light chains that are present in urine because of decreased kidney filtration capabilities due to renal failure. It is used in the diagnosis of multiple…
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Bence Jones proteins are the immunoglobulin light chains that are present in urine because of decreased kidney filtration capabilities due to renal failure. It is used in the diagnosis of…