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Whey Acidic Protein Staining Method

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Whey Acidic Protein Staining Method Definition

An immunohistochemical technique to identify whey acidic protein (WAP), a major whey protein secreted in rodent's milk. WAP promoter has been used for targeting heterologous genes to the mammary gland. The technique is used in diagnostic histopathology to identify breast cancer.

Whey Acidic Protein Staining Method Synonyms

Whey Acidic Protein Staining Method, WAP, Whey Acidic Protein

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