Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the potential diagnostic role of A103 and inhibin alpha in adrenocortical adenoma and the feasibility of tissue microarray/tissue chips. METHODS: RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: High-throughput tissue microarray/tissue chip offers a powerful strategy for rapid identification in situ. It is feasible to utilize tissue microarray for a rapid, economic and accurate screening of tissue specimens on a large scale. The combined use of A103 and inhibin alpha is valuable in distinguishing adrenocortical adenoma from pheochromocytoma and other metastatic carcinomas.
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Authors | Hongying Zhang, Weiping Liu, Xiaojie Wang, Gandi Li, Jia Guo, Fengyuan Li, Dianying Liao |
Journal | Sichuan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Sichuan University. Medical science edition
(Sichuan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban)
Vol. 34
Issue 3
Pg. 424-6
(Jul 2003)
ISSN: 1672-173X [Print] China |
PMID | 12910679
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Antibodies, Monoclonal
- Antigens, Neoplasm
- MART-1 Antigen
- MLANA protein, human
- Neoplasm Proteins
- inhibin-alpha subunit
- Inhibins
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Topics |
- Adrenal Cortex
(metabolism)
- Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms
(metabolism)
- Adrenocortical Adenoma
(metabolism)
- Antibodies, Monoclonal
- Antigens, Neoplasm
- Humans
- Inhibins
(biosynthesis, genetics)
- MART-1 Antigen
- Neoplasm Proteins
(biosynthesis, genetics)
- Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis
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