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82387 Assay of cathepsin-d

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: cathepsin-D assay, protease measurement, tumor progression marker

Immunoassay or enzymatic measurement of cathepsin-D protease activity in tissue extracts or body fluids.

Clinical Context

Elevated cathepsin-D associated with breast cancer aggressiveness and prognosis; less commonly used in current practice.

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Specialties

PathologyOncologyResearch

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