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There are two common oncofetal antigens, alphafetoprotein (AFP) and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA). Carcinoembryonic antigen CA 72-4 is a more recently discovered oncofetal antigen just coming into usage.
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What are oncofetal antigens used for?
Oncofetal antigens are very non-specific and expressed by a wide number of cancer types. However, they are used both to monitor a patient's progress and their response to treatment over time.
What are the antigens?
There are two common oncofetal antigens, alphafetoprotein (AFP) and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA). Carcinoembryonic antigen CA 72-4 is a more recently discovered oncofetal antigen just coming into usage.
What are oncofetal antigens?
proteins made by genes that are very active during fetal development but function at a very low level after birth. The genes become activated when a malignant tumor arises and produce large amounts of protein
Does Type B blood have A antigens?
No, type B blood does not have A antigens. Type B blood has B antigens.
When was Tissue Antigens created?
Tissue Antigens was created in 1971.
What are antigens determining blood type carried on?
Antigens, by definition, cause the body to produce antibodies which act against them. You inherit certain antigens which are on your red blood cells. Sometimes these antigens are absent from your RBC. If you are type B, you have B antigens. Type A has A antigens, AB has AB antigens and type O has no antigens. If you are type AB, you can receive AB blood from some one else.
What typoes of cells produce antigens?
All cells produce antigens, or cell surface markers. The only question is whether the antigens are self antigens which means they belong in the body or they're foreign antigens which means they are an invading bacteria or virus (or a cancerous cell).
What are some examples of antigens?
Examples of antigens are poisons, splinters and microorganisms.
What types of antigens are recognized by B cells?
Processed fragments of protein antigens displayed on surfaces of body cells.
A person who is B positive will have?
B antigens, antibodies to A, and Rh antigens
What is the medical term meaning blood antigens?
Blood antigens :D
Where are the blood antigens A B Rh located?
The blood antigens A, B, and Rh are located on the membrane of the red blood cell. These antigens are hereditary.
