fetoprotein

IPA: fˈeɪtoʊprˈoʊtin

(biochemistry) Any of several antigens produced in a developing embryo, of which the most common is alpha-fetoprotein.

Examples of "fetoprotein" in Sentences

Measurement of blood alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) concentration
Increased amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein in patients with fetal nuchal edema.
Amniocentesis is performed for viral cultures, chromosomal analysis and alpha-fetoprotein levels.
A 20-week alpha fetoprotein test showed a “genetic defect” in the baby Christa Kukan was carrying.
Hallak M, O'Brien JE, Isada NB, Johnson MP, drugan A, Evans MI: Thyroid function does not alter maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein interpretation.
Serial examination of serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels as an additional screen for hepatoblastoma at least everythree months until the age of 4-5 years.
Abnormal levels of alpha-fetoprotein in amniotic fluid or maternal blood may indicate an increased risk for a variety of birth defects or chromosomal disorders.
These proteins include recombinant forms of human coagulation factors VIIa and IX, which are being developed for the treatment of patients with hemophilia, and recombinant alpha-fetoprotein, which is being developed for the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis and Multiple Sclerosis.