Serum cancer antigen 72-4
The carbohydrate antigen CA72-4 (CA72-4) is a high molecular weight mucin-like molecule with a molecular weight greater than 1000 kD. Recognized by monoclonal antibodies B72-3 and CC49, it is prepared by cancer cell membrane immunization of breast cancer liver metastases. CA72-4 is also a tumor marker for gastrointestinal and ovarian cancer.
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