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[Prostate-specific antigen: the most useful marker for prostate cancer]
1Service d'Urologie, Hôpital Erasme, Bruxelles.
Revue Medicale De Bruxelles
|November 1, 1993
Summary
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is a key biomarker for prostate cancer detection and monitoring. This review covers PSA
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Oncology
- Medical Diagnostics
Context:
- Prostate cancer diagnosis and management.
- Biomarker utility in oncology.
- Fifteen years of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) research.
Purpose:
- To summarize the biomolecular characteristics of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA).
- To review available Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) assays.
- To define the role of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) in prostate cancer diagnosis and patient monitoring.
Summary:
- Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is a crucial biomarker in prostate cancer care.
- Understanding PSA's biomolecular properties and assay methodologies is essential.
- PSA aids in diagnosing prostate cancer and monitoring therapeutic responses.
Impact:
- Informs clinical practice regarding Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) utilization.
- Highlights the enduring significance of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) in oncology.
- Provides a comprehensive overview for researchers and clinicians in the field.