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CA-125 (MUC16): Oligopeptide Research Reference
MUC16 gene product, ~3.5 MDa transmembrane glycoprotein. Overexpressed in ovarian epithelial cancer. Normal: <35 U/mL. Used for monitoring ovarian cancer tre...
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ca-125-muc16 peptide research
Overview
MUC16 gene product, ~3.5 MDa transmembrane glycoprotein. Overexpressed in ovarian epithelial cancer. Normal: <35 U/mL. Used for monitoring ovarian cancer tre…
Clinical Significance
This molecule plays important roles in biological systems and has potential therapeutic applications.
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “CA-125 (MUC16)” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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