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CA19-9 Antigen

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CA19-9 Antigen Definition

CA 19-9 is a fucosylated gycosphingolipid carbohydrate antigen that is soluble and is adsorbed to erythrocytes and to many adenocarcinomas of the digestive tract, especially pancreatic tumors. By structure CA 19-9 is related to the Lewis blood group antigens.

CA19-9 Antigen Synonyms

CA19-9 Antigen, CA-19-9, CA19-9, Cancer Antigen 19-9, Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9

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