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prostate specific antigen |
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prostate specific antigen [¦prä‚stāt spə‚sif·ik ′ant·i·jən] (immunology) A glycoprotein with 240 amino acids that is expressed exclusively by human prostate epithelial cells and that exhibits protease activity; elevated levels in the blood are detected in individuals with prostate cancer. Abbreviated PSA. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Results of testing for tumor-associated antigens, such as carcinoembryonic antigen, carcinoma antigen 19-9, prostatic specific antigen, and alpha fetoprotein, were negative. Stein MD, President and CEO of Clinical Data commented, "Following our announcement last month of our selection by Daiichi Pure Chemicals as their master distributor for an exciting new assay for the measurement of prostatic specific antigen, or PSA, we are pleased to report our growing relationship with Daiichi Pure Chemicals and our expanded menu of assays in these important diagnostic categories. |
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