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Fibroblast Activation Protein Alpha

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Fibroblast Activation Protein Alpha Definition

An inducible cell surface glycoprotein. It is expressed on fibroblasts in many common epithelial cancers. It is a gelatinase belonging to the serine protease family. It is the target of BIBH 1 monoclonal antibody.

Fibroblast Activation Protein Alpha Synonyms

Fibroblast Activation Protein, Alpha, 170-kD Melanoma Membrane-Bound Gelatinase, FAP, FAP-Alpha, Fibroblast Activation Protein, Alpha Subunit, Integral Membrane Serine Protease, Seprase

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