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Mucin-like cancer-associated antigens

Mucin-like cancer-associated antigens (MCA). MCA findings in CSF are denoted as a marker of metastatic breast cancer. [Pg.22]

CA 125 is a mucin-like glycoprotein antigenic determinant expressed on the surface of coelomic epithelium and human ovarian carcinoma cells however, it does not appear to be specific for ovarian cancer because elevated levels have been reported in breast and colorectal cancers. Studies have shown increased CA 125 levels in patients with ovarian cancer, whereas decreased CA 125 levels in chemotherapy are associated with improved possibility for survival. Some studies have shown failure of CA 125 levels to return to normal after chemotherapy, indicating... [Pg.193]

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