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Cytokeratin-19 Fragment-21-1 Peptide

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Cytokeratin-19 Fragment-21-1 Peptide Definition

A fragment of cytokeratin 19. A tumor marker. Reported to be a sensitive serum marker of recurrent breast cancer. May also be a good prognostic marker, with patients with high serum levels of the marker having shorter disease-free survival. (from Cancer 2000;89:1285-1290 via Medscape)

Cytokeratin-19 Fragment-21-1 Peptide Synonyms

CYFRA 21-1, Cytokeratin-19 Fragments 21-1

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