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S100B: Oligopeptide Research Reference

92-aa calcium-binding protein (S100B) homodimer. Released by astrocytes upon central nervous system injury. Normal: <0.10 μg/L. Elevated in traumatic brain i...

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s100b peptide research

Overview

92-aa calcium-binding protein (S100B) homodimer. Released by astrocytes upon central nervous system injury. Normal: <0.10 μg/L. Elevated in traumatic brain i…roke, melanoma (tumor marker), neuroendocrine tumors. Prognostic marker in TBI — higher levels indicate worse outcomes.

Clinical Significance

This molecule has important therapeutic or diagnostic applications in clinical medicine.

References

  1. Encyclopeptide Database. “S100B” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.

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