**Sequence:** 591 amino acids (glycoprotein)
**Sequence:** 32 amino acids (mature hormone)
Overview
Sequence: 591 amino acids (glycoprotein) is a peptide compound with applications in research and therapeutics. Sequence: 32 amino acids (mature hormone)
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Sequence: 591 amino acids (glycoprotein) |
| Sequence | Disease: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC); germ cell tumors (yolk sac, mixed); neural tube defects (amniotic fluid) |
Clinical Use: HCC screening in cirrhosis (with ultrasound every 6 months); germ cell tumor marker; treatment monitoring; obstetric screening
Cutoff Values: <10–20 ng/mL (normal adult). HCC: >200 ng/mL in cirrhosis highly suggestive. Germ cell tumors: >1000 ng/mL common with yolk sac component. Pregnancy: varies by gestational age.
Glycoprotein normally produced by fetal liver and yolk sac. AFP-L3% (Lens culinaris lectin-reactive fraction) >10% increases specificity for HCC. DCP (PIVKA-II) is a complementary HCC marker.
Endocrine Biomarkers
Calcitonin
ID: BIO-016 | | Length | 716 amino acids |
| Category | Biomarker Peptides |
Structure
Sequence: 591 amino acids (glycoprotein) belongs to the Biomarker Peptides class of peptides. Its structure and properties make it suitable for various research and therapeutic applications.
Applications
Sequence: 591 amino acids (glycoprotein) has been studied for its potential applications in:
- Biomedical research
- Drug discovery
- Diagnostic applications
- Therapeutic development
References
- Source: biomarker-peptides.md
- Database: Wikipept Peptide Database
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