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.
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