Osteopontin Staining Method
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Osteopontin Staining Method Definition
An immunohistochemical procedure for identification of osteopontin, a highly phosphorylated, calcium binding sialoprotein. Elevation in osteopontin levels are seen during sepsis and metastatic cancers. It is used as a tumor marker.
Osteopontin Staining Method Synonyms
Osteopontin Staining Method, OPN, Osteopontin
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