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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > enzymes > hydrolases > peptidases > proteinases > serine proteinases > kallikreins > prostate-specific antigen
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > enzymes > hydrolases > peptidases > proteinases > serine proteinases > kallikreins > prostate-specific antigen
Research, Technology, Methods > drugs > cardiovascular agents > vasodilator agents > kallikreins > prostate-specific antigen
Preferred Term:

prostate-specific antigen

Definition:
A glycoprotein that is a kallikrein-like serine proteinase and an esterase, produced by epithelial cells of both normal and malignant prostate tissue. It is an important marker for the diagnosis of prostate cancer.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
kallikreins
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • EC 3.4.21.77
  • semenogelase
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/148923
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