Description
CaA-125 also known as a mocin 16
or MUC16 is a protein that in humans is encoded by MUC16 gene. C16 is a member
of the mucin family glycoproteins. CA-125 is the most frequently used biomarker
for ovarian cancer detection.
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Product Specifications |
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Source |
Human |
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Form |
Liquid |
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Buffer |
PBS, 20% |
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Concentration |
≥ 50,000 |
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Purity |
Immunopure |
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Cross |
Partially |
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Storage |
2-8°C for |
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Molecular |
Ranging from |
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Appearance |
Colorless |
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Associated |
Cancer |
Around 90% of women with advanced
ovarian cancer have elevated levels of CA-125 in their blood scrum, making
CA-125 a useful tool for detecting ovarian cancer after the onset of symptoms.
CA-125 has limited specificity for ovarian cancer because elevated CA-125
levels can be found in individuals without ovarian cancer. For example, CA-125
is best known as a marker for ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, breast
cancer, and gastrointestinal cancer. CA-125 may also be elevated in a number of
relatively benign conditions, such as endometriosis, several disease of the
ovary, menstruation, and a pregnancy.
