alpha fetoprotein in English

noun
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a protein produced by a fetus that is present in amniotic fluid and the bloodstream of the mother. Levels of the protein can be measured to detect certain congenital defects such as spina bifida and Down syndrome.

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1. Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) Alpha-fetoprotein screening is a blood test that measures the level of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in the mother’s blood during pregnancy

2. Viable immature foetal-like hepatocytes expressing alpha-fetoprotein and albumin were generated.

3. For CSF, refer to Alpha fetoprotein, CSF (Tumor Marker) (ARUP test code 0020729)

4. Adenovirus vectors specific for cells expressing alpha-fetoprotein and methods of use thereof

5. Alpha fetoprotein levels are typically elevated when a baby is born and then decline rapidly.

6. Cell surface expression vector for liver cancer specific antigen alpha-fetoprotein and microorganism transformed by thereof

7. Due to the limitations in sensitivity and specificity the use of alpha fetoprotein (AFP) is discussed controversially.

8. Furthermore, the progeny of the isolated progenitors can express alpha-fetoprotein and/or albumin and/or CK19.

9. Serum Alpha fetoprotein and human chorionic gonadotropin in the diagnosis and management of nonseminomatous germ-cell testicular cancer

10. For peritoneal (ascites), pleural and pericardial fluid, refer to Alpha fetoprotein, Body Fluid (ARUP test code 2014507).

11. A number of blood transport proteins are evolutionarily related, including serum albumin, alpha-fetoprotein, vitamin D-binding protein and afamin.

12. Early detection of neural-tude defects is possible by determining Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in maternal serum. 16'685 pregnant women were observed.

13. Dose adjustment During regular monitoring, it is appropriate to follow urine succinylacetone, liver function test values and alpha-fetoprotein levels (see section

14. Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) is a human protein produced by the embryo during fetal development and serves two critical functions: Normalizes immune system responses so the mother’s immune cells don’t attack the embryo; and

15. Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) is a protein produced by the liver in a developing baby (fetus) and the portion of a developing embryo that is similar to the yolk cavity in bird eggs (yolk sac tissues) during pregnancy

16. CMS Regulated Analytes, Specialties, and Sub-Specialties Bacteriology Mycobacteriology Mycology Parasitology Virology Microbiology Syphilis Serology General Immunology Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Alpha-Fetoprotein (tumor marker) Antinuclear Antibody Antistreptolysin O, Quantitative Anti-Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Complement C3 Complement C4

17. Alpha fetoprotein is typically measured in two contexts: during pregnancy, either in amniotic fluid or serum as a screen for neural tube defects or other developmental defects (see table); and in adults suspected of hepatocellular carcinoma or germ cell tumours—i.e., testicular, ovarian, and far less commonly, of the stomach and pancreas (for

18. Albumin domain, contains five or six internal disulphide bonds; Albuminoid superfamily includes alpha-fetoprotein which binds various cations, fatty acids and bilirubin; vitamin D-binding protein which binds to vitamin D, its metabolites, and fatty acids; alpha-albumin which binds water, cations (such as Ca2+, Na+ and K+), fatty acids, hormones, bilirubin and drugs; and afamin of which little