ISSN:
1573-7233
Keywords:
carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
;
metastasis
;
prognosis
;
function
;
cell adhesion
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is a glycoprotein that has been useful as a tumor marker to predict recurrence in gastrointestinal malignancies, but whose biological function has not been elucidated. With the recent evidence that CEA is a member of the immunoglobulin supergene family, CEA may be involved in intercellular recognition and binding. This review examines the role that CEA plays in the development of mestastases by colorectal carcinoma.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00047341
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