NMP22

NMP22 is a tumor marker for bladder cancer. NMP22 is the abbreviated form of Nuclear Matrix Protein Number 22.[1][2][3] It reflects the mitotic activity of cells.

References

  1. ^ Kumar A, Kumar R, Gupta NP (March 2006). "Comparison of NMP22 BladderChek test and urine cytology for the detection of recurrent bladder cancer". Jpn. J. Clin. Oncol. 36 (3): 172–5. doi:10.1093/jjco/hyi244. PMID 16520358.
  2. ^ Moonen PM, Kiemeney LA, Witjes JA (December 2005). "Urinary NMP22 BladderChek test in the diagnosis of superficial bladder cancer". Eur. Urol. 48 (6): 951–6, discussion 956. doi:10.1016/j.eururo.2005.09.002. PMID 16257108.
  3. ^ Bassi P, De Marco V, De Lisa A, et al. (2005). "Non-invasive diagnostic tests for bladder cancer: a review of the literature". Urol. Int. 75 (3): 193–200. doi:10.1159/000087792. PMID 16215303.


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