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CA-125 Antigen

MESHD018394

A carbohydrate antigen that occurs in tumors of the ovary as well as in breast, kidney, and gastrointestinal tract tumors and normal tissue. While it is tumor-associated, it is not tumor-specific and may have a protective function against particles and infectious agents at mucosal surfaces.

Synonyms

  • Antigen, CA-125
  • Mucin-16
  • Mucin 16
  • CA 125 Antigen
  • Antigen, CA 125
  • Antigen CA-125
  • Antigen CA 125

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:25:50.894Z