MUC-1
| MUC-1 | |
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| Term | MUC-1 |
| Short definition | MUC-1 - A protein found on certain epithelial cells that line the internal and external surfaces of the body. It can be found in higher than normal levels in patients with some types of cancer, including breast, ovarian, lung, and prostate cancer, or other conditions. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
MUC-1 - A protein found on certain epithelial cells that line the internal and external surfaces of the body. It can be found in higher than normal levels in patients with some types of cancer, including breast, ovarian, lung, and prostate cancer, or other conditions. Measuring the amount of MUC-1 in the blood can help find out how well the cancer treatment is working or if the cancer has come back. MUC-1 is a type of tumor marker
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on MUC-1
- Wikipedia's article - MUC-1
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