Total sialic acid and lipid-associated sialic acid as tumor markers

HAYES, Inc.
Record ID 32006000141
English
Authors' objectives:

Sialic acid and lipid-associated sialic acid (LASA), although present in the membranes of normal cells, can be present in high concentration in malignant cells. Measurement of serum levels of total sialic acid (TSA) and LASA has been investigated as a potential tool for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and/or treatment planning.

Authors' methods: Review
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2005
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: United States
MeSH Terms
  • N-Acetylneuraminic Acid
  • Biomarkers, Tumor
Contact
Organisation Name: HAYES, Inc.
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Contact Email: saleinfo@hayesinc.com
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