Synonyms[]
- tumor associated glycoprotein (TAG)-72
- B72.3
Antibodies[]
- B72.3
Technical Info[]
Staining Pattern[]
- Membranous
Expression in Normal Tissues[]
- Colonic mucosa
- Secretory endometrium
Expression in Neoplastic Entities[]
Benign[]
| Tumor name | % Positive Staining | Number of Cases |
Intermediate/Uncertain Malignant Potential[]
| Tumor name | % Positive Staining | Number of Cases |
Malignant[]
| Tumor name | % Positive Staining | Number of Cases |
| Adenocarcinomas[1] | ||
Expression in Non-Neoplastic Entities[]
Pertinent Negatives[]
This antigen is typically NOT expressed by the following entities:
- Mesothelioma
Practical Uses / Panels[]
- Can be used as part of a panel to differentiate adenocarcinoma (B72.3+) from mesothelioma (B72.3 -)[1]
Common Pitfalls[]
Related Links/Other Resources[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9258618# Diagn Cytopathol. 1997 Aug;17(2):115-20.]