Measurement of blood alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) concentration.    From Wordnik.com.  [Beckwith-Weidemann Syndrome] Reference

For example, liver cancer cells produce a protein called alpha fetoprotein.    From Wordnik.com.  [Biolaser Lights Up Stem Cells] Reference

Increased amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein in patients with fetal nuchal edema.    From Wordnik.com.  [Prenatal Diagnosis] Reference

Amniocentesis is performed for viral cultures, chromosomal analysis and alpha-fetoprotein levels.    From Wordnik.com.  [Hydrocephalus] Reference

A 20-week alpha fetoprotein test showed a “genetic defect” in the baby Christa Kukan was carrying.    From Wordnik.com.  [Laura's CDH story] Reference

At each visit, your child will have a blood test called an alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test, which checks for the return of the tumor.    From Wordnik.com.  [Pediatric surgery: Sacrococcygeal Teratoma] Reference

The diagnosis of omphalocele is usually made by ultrasound, in many cases following an elevated second trimester maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein test.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele] Reference

When routine testing at 20 weeks showed that Southampton, PA mother-to-be Andrea Malloy's alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels were high, the news was not good.    From Wordnik.com.  [Gastroschisis — Malloy] Reference

Serial examination of serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels as an additional screen for hepatoblastoma at least everythree months until the age of 4-5 years.    From Wordnik.com.  [Familial Adenomatous Polyposis] Reference

Abnormal levels of alpha-fetoprotein in amniotic fluid or maternal blood may indicate an increased risk for a variety of birth defects or chromosomal disorders.    From Wordnik.com.  [Glossary] Reference

The diagnosis of gastroschisis is usually made by ultrasound, in many cases following an elevated maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein test in the second trimester.    From Wordnik.com.  [Gastroschisis] Reference

At birth, infants have relatively high levels of alpha-fetoprotein.    From Wordnik.com.  [xml's Blinklist.com] Reference

Up to 60% of patients with HCC have elevated serum alpha fetoprotein levels.    From Wordnik.com.  [Health News from Medical News Today] Reference

Alpha-fetoprotein (Afp): forward AGCTGACAACAAGG GGAGTG, reverse TTAATAATGGTTGTTGCCTGGA.    From Wordnik.com.  [PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles] Reference

Alpha-fetoprotein, a well-tolerated agent for treatment and prevention of breast cancer.    From Wordnik.com.  [THE MEDICAL NEWS] Reference

Mammalian alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a single-chain glycoprotein and altered serum AFP levels have b.    From Wordnik.com.  [THE MEDICAL NEWS] Reference

Among HIV-infected patients, the drop-out factor was related to the patients' alpha-fetoprotein AFP levels.    From Wordnik.com.  [Yahoo! News: Business - Opinion] Reference

In the second trimester, physicians measure alpha-fetoprotein, beta hCG, unconjugated estriol and inhibin A.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

Blood tests which can detect a protein, known as alpha fetoprotein (afp), which is often produced by tumors.    From Wordnik.com.  [Health News from Medical News Today] Reference

Indeed, according to my blood markers, I had the level of alpha-fetoprotein of a woman in her second month of pregnancy.    From Wordnik.com.  [feminist blogs] Reference

In the context of cancer, dual specificity T cell epitopes have been identified for alpha-fetoprotein, NY-ESO-1, and carcinoembryonic antigens.    From Wordnik.com.  [PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles] Reference

They say that protein, alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), may serve as a viable, well-tolerated agent for the treatment and prevention of breast cancer.    From Wordnik.com.  [Medindia Health News] Reference

The receptor for alpha-fetoprotein (RECAF) is found on malignant cells of a variety of cancer cell types but is absent in most normal and benign cells.    From Wordnik.com.  [SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page] Reference

The current blood test used to screen for early tumors in people at high risk for liver cancer involves a protein called alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), Fimmel said.    From Wordnik.com.  [Medlogs - Recent stories] Reference

Their research demonstrated that carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9), carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), and a-fetoprotein (AFP) are associated with ICC development.    From Wordnik.com.  [Medlogs - Recent stories] Reference

Holland, and Texas, studied serum samples collected between 2003 and 2005 from pregnant women enrolled in the California Expanded AFP (alpha fetoprotein) program.    From Wordnik.com.  [Medlogs - Recent stories] Reference

This protein, alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), may serve as a viable, well-tolerated agent for the treatment and prevention of breast cancer, according to findings published in.    From Wordnik.com.  [Newswise: Latest News] Reference

Liver biopsy to grade and stage disease • EGD to screen for esophageal varices • Screen for hepatocellular carcinoma - ultrasound & alpha-fetoprotein levels Sources: BMJ.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

"Most surprising was the finding that patient demographics influenced both des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin and alpha fetoprotein values, but in opposite directions," Lok said in a statement.    From Wordnik.com.  [Medlogs - Recent stories] Reference

In a study led by Dr. Anna S. Lok of the University of Michigan Medical S.hool, researchers found that two biomarkers -- des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin and alpha fetoprotein -- aren't ideal indications of the cancer.    From Wordnik.com.  [Medlogs - Recent stories] Reference

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test.    From Wordnik.com.  [Diagnosing and treating pediatric hepatoblastoma] Reference

Fig. 1G) expresses Sox7, Sox17 and also upregulates alpha fetoprotein (Afp.    From Wordnik.com.  [PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles] Reference

2010 and its alpha-fetoprotein program into a Phase II study in Myasthenia Gravis in the second half of 2010 after securing a partner for that program.    From Wordnik.com.  [BioSpace.com Featured News and Stories]

Alpha fetoprotein.    From Wordnik.com.  [chicagojo Diary Entry] Reference

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP).    From Wordnik.com.  [Glossary] Reference

Alpha-fetoprotein AFP levels.    From Wordnik.com.  [Yahoo! News: Business - Opinion] Reference