What is the role of OVX1 in ovarian cancer?

David A. Fishman, MD on behalf of The Mount Sinai Health System

Gynecologic Oncology

OVX1 refers to either the ovarian or breast cancer related antigen on a high molecular weight mucin-like glycoprotein or the monoclonal murine antibody that recognizes it. OVX1 has been reported to be elevated (>7.2 u/mL) in 70% of patients with ovarian tumors. Increased levels of OVX1 can be found in 59% of patients with ovarian tumors and normal cancer antigen 125 (CA125) levels.

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