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ALPHAFETOPROTEIN [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
OBS

A protein in blood plasma that when present at higher than normal concentrations, has been linked to the occurrence of certain cancers.

Key term(s)
  • alpha-fetoprotein
  • alphafoetoprotein

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
DEF

Protéine sécrétée par le foie durant la vie fœtale.

OBS

Elle peut réapparaître dans le sang en cas de cancers du foie ou du testicule et constitue un marqueur très utile.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
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