Mesh term Carcinoembryonic Antigen
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Biomarkers, Tumor
Cell Adhesion Molecules
Description
A glycoprotein that is secreted into the luminal surface of the epithelia in the gastrointestinal tract. It is found in the feces and pancreaticobiliary secretions and is used to monitor the response to colon cancer treatment.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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