Reaction of the tumor markers CEA and TPA to a surgical trauma.
The level of the tumor marker tissue polypeptide Antigen (TPA) rises distinctly after a surgical trauma. The rise begins between 3 and 6 days after operation; the elevation lasts for more than 6 weeks. Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) shows no comparable reaction.
D000951:Antigens, Neoplasm / Q000032:analysis*; D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D010455:Peptides / Q000032:analysis*; D011184:Postoperative Period; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative; D013997:Time Factors; D019396:Tissue Polypeptide Antigen
D000951:Antigens, Neoplasm; D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen; D010455:Peptides; D019396:Tissue Polypeptide Antigen