Immunofluorescence study of the distribution of A, B and H cell surface antigens in bladder tumors.
The distribution of A, B and H cell surface antigens was studied in 30 patients with bladder tumors using indirect immunofluorescence. These antigens, normally present at the surface of the healthy urothelium, disappear in various degrees in a large number of bladder tumors. Nevertheless, no close correlation exists between this loss of antigens, and the grade and stage of the vesical tumor, although when A, B and H antigens persist the prognosis generally seems better.
D000954:Antigens, Surface / Q000276:immunology*; D002295:Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology*; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006801:Humans; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology*
D000954:Antigens, Surface