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Gastrin-17 specific antibodies are too specific for gastrinoma diagnosis but stain G-cells.

Authors :
Goetze, Jens Peter
Paloheimo, Lea I.
Linnala, Auli
Sipponen, Pentti
Hansen, Carsten Palnæs
Rehfeld, Jens F.
Source :
Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology; May2005, Vol. 40 Issue 5, p596-598, 3p
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Explains that gastrin-17 specific antibodies are too specific for gastrinoma diagnosis but stain G-cells. Secretion of gastrin increases permanently in diseases such as achlorhydria and gastrinomas; Biosynthesis of gastrin is complex; Carboxyamidated gastrin-17; Gastrin-34; Serum contains progastrin and processing-intermediates. .

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00365521
Volume :
40
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16969383
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00365520510015449