It has been recognized that alpha-fetoprotein (AFP),as an oncofetal antigen, re-expresses in large amounts inadult tumor cells and serves clinically useful purposes asa tumor marker assay. However, its biological acti...It has been recognized that alpha-fetoprotein (AFP),as an oncofetal antigen, re-expresses in large amounts inadult tumor cells and serves clinically useful purposes asa tumor marker assay. However, its biological activiticsare still far from clear. In thc present study, the ability ofAFP to stimulate tumor cell growth was observed by invitro test system. The new finding indicates that AFPcontributes to the generation and development of tumorand is an important target action site of tumor therapy.展开更多
文摘It has been recognized that alpha-fetoprotein (AFP),as an oncofetal antigen, re-expresses in large amounts inadult tumor cells and serves clinically useful purposes asa tumor marker assay. However, its biological activiticsare still far from clear. In thc present study, the ability ofAFP to stimulate tumor cell growth was observed by invitro test system. The new finding indicates that AFPcontributes to the generation and development of tumorand is an important target action site of tumor therapy.
