Pancreatic Cancer
Feasibility of RCAS1 as tumor marker discussed
Published in Women's Health Weekly, September 8th, 2005
According to recent research from Japan, "Since receptor-binding cancer antigen expressed on SiSo cells (RCAS1) was first reported as a tumor-associated antigen of gynecologic cancer, its function and practical value as a tumor marker have been investigated in various types of carcinomas. Basic research has indicated that RCAS1 expression in cancer cells contributes to the evasion from immune surveillance and progression of carcinomas."
"The clinical significance of RCAS1 expression in hepatobiliary and pancreatic carcinomas has also been investigated. In this review, we summarize...
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