TPAcyk
TPAcyk™ - tissue polypeptide antigen assay determines predominantly soluble fragments of cytokeratin 8 and 18, in serum. It is used as a marker of tumor activity reflecting malignant tissue degradation and cell necrosis in epithelial cell carcinomas. The determination of TPAcyk™ can be used in the primary diagnosis, monitoring, prognosis and prediction in patients with the different types of cancers.