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biochemical marker [-kem′ikəl] Etymology: Gk, bios + chemeia, alchemy any hormone, enzyme, antibody, or other substance that is detected in the urine, blood, or other body fluids or tissues that may serve as a sign of a disease or other abnormality. An example is the Bence Jones protein that appears in the urine of multiple myeloma patients. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Their topics include biochemical markers of bone remodeling for multiple myeloma, mammary phyllodes tumors, specific gene methylation as a gastrointestinal tumor marker, and tumor biomarkers in personalized medicine. This data set included clinical information such as age, race, type of tumor, biochemical markers, and recurrence. The method involves directly detecting the presence of a biochemical marker, specifically human glutamine synthetase, by immunoassay of bodily fluids. |
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