HEG1
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HEG1 is an immunostain used in the diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma.[1]
Use
- Positive in malignant mesothelioma, especially epithelioid type.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Tsuji S, Washimi K, Kageyama T, Yamashita M, Yoshihara M, Matsuura R, Yokose T, Kameda Y, Hayashi H, Morohoshi T, Tsuura Y, Yusa T, Sato T, Togayachi A, Narimatsu H, Nagasaki T, Nakamoto K, Moriwaki Y, Misawa H, Hiroshima K, Miyagi Y, Imai K (March 2017). "HEG1 is a novel mucin-like membrane protein that serves as a diagnostic and therapeutic target for malignant mesothelioma". Sci Rep 7: 45768. doi:10.1038/srep45768. PMID 28361969.
- ↑ Naso JR, Tsuji S, Churg A (August 2020). "HEG1 Is a Highly Specific and Sensitive Marker of Epithelioid Malignant Mesothelioma". Am J Surg Pathol 44 (8): 1143–1148. doi:10.1097/PAS.0000000000001469. PMID 32205484.