CD33 positive
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| CD33 positive | |
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| Term | CD33 positive |
| Short definition | CD33 positive - Describes cells that have a protein called CD33 on their surface. In normal cells, CD33 is involved in cell signaling, cell adhesion, and cell growth. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
CD33 positive - Describes cells that have a protein called CD33 on their surface. In normal cells, CD33 is involved in cell signaling, cell adhesion, and cell growth. Cancer cells that produce too much CD33 can grow faster. Knowing whether a cancer is CD33 positive can help in planning treatment. Cancers that can be CD33 positive include acute myeloid leukemia and some types of lymphoma
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