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前列腺特异性抗原

Prostate Specific Antigen

A glycoprotein enzyme produced almost exclusively by the epithelial cells of the prostate gland. It is a well-established biomarker used in clinical settings to screen for and monitor prostate cancer. / 一种几乎仅由前列腺腺上皮细胞产生的糖蛋白酶。它是临床环境中用于筛查和监测前列腺癌的既定生物标志物。

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Sub-knowledge points

Serum PSA levelsFree PSA vs. Total PSA ratioPSA kinetics

Higher-order knowledge points

Prostate Cancer ScreeningProstate HealthOncology

Main parameters and performance indicators

PSA: The specific glycoprotein enzyme markerPSA Density: PSA concentration divided by prostate volumePSA Velocity: Rate of change in PSA concentration over time

Open problems

Distinguishing between benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancerOptimizing cutoff values to reduce false positives and negativesUnderstanding the molecular mechanisms of PSA regulation

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Correlation between Pro-inflammatory Mediators and Prostatic Specific Antigen Marker upon Prostate DiseasesOpen source

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Record title: Prostate Specific Antigen.