title: [Clinical valence of alpha-fetoprotein (author's transl)].
abstract: Among carcinoembryonic antigens CEA and AFP have an exceptional range. The detection of AFP in the serum is a valuable and sensitive serological marker of primary hepatic carcinoma. The quota of primary hepatic carcinoma without AFP-synthesis is for less than 5%.
mesh_terms: D000951:Antigens, Neoplasm / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000166:cytology; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012038:Regeneration; D000509:alpha-Fetoproteins / Q000032:analysis*
chemical_list: D000951:Antigens, Neoplasm; D000509:alpha-Fetoproteins
vernacular_title: Klinische Wertigkeit der alpha-Fetoproteinbestimmung im Serum.