A new marker for ovarian cancer detection HE4
2024-07-02
Human epididymis protein 4 ( HE4), also known as WFDC2 , is a member of the whey acidic protein (WAP) family. HE4 is expressed at low levels in normal tissues but is highly express...
Ovarian cancer marker CA125
2024-06-27
The carbohydrate antigen CA125, also known as mucin 16 (MUC16), is a glycoprotein encoded by the MUC16 gene. It is expressed in epithelial ovarian tumors and various other patholog...
Hepatocellular carcinoma biomarker AFP
2024-06-25
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a glycoprotein synthesized primarily by the yolk sac and fetal liver during embryogenesis. Its primary function is to promote cell growth and development...
Prostate cancer biomarker PSA
2024-06-21
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a single-chain glycoprotein also known as γ-semioplasmin or kallikrein-3 (KLK3). PSA in blood exists in both free (f) and complexed (c) forms and...
The sepsis biomarker PCT
2024-06-20
Procalcitonin (PCT) is a hormonally inactive precursor of calcitonin that possesses secondary inflammatory, chemokine, anti-inflammatory, and protective properties. Procalcitonin p...
Sensitive inflammatory markers SAA
2024-06-19
Serum amyloid A (SAA) is a nonspecific acute phase protein primarily produced by liver cells. It acts as an immune preventive molecule, combating local inflammatory damage. When in...
Broad spectrum tumor markers CEA
2024-06-18
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is a complex acidic glycoprotein. CEA belongs to the immunoglobulin family known as CEA-related cell adhesion molecules (CEACaMs), also known as CEAC...