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What is the general application of tumor markers?
What is the general application of tumor markers?
- Detecting genetic mutations
- Monitoring cancer patients (correct)
- Assessing liver function
- Measuring blood pressure
What was the first tumor marker reported?
What was the first tumor marker reported?
- CEA
- Bence Jones protein (correct)
- AFP
- PSA
When was AFP discovered as a tumor marker?
When was AFP discovered as a tumor marker?
- 1965
- 1963 (correct)
- Not mentioned in the text
- 1847
What are tumor-specific markers?
What are tumor-specific markers?
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Tumor Markers
- General application of tumor markers: diagnosis, monitoring, and prognosis of cancer
- First tumor marker reported: Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
- Year AFP discovered as a tumor marker: 1963
Tumor-Specific Markers
- Definition: biomarkers produced exclusively by cancer cells
- Characteristics: high specificity and sensitivity for cancer diagnosis
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