Biomarkers, Tumor

**Definition:** Molecular products metabolized and secreted by neoplastic tissue and characterized biochemically in cells or BODY FLUIDS. They are indicators of tumor stage and grade as well as useful for monitoring responses to treatment and predicting recurrence. Many chemical groups are represented including HORMONES; ANTIGENS; amino and NUCLEIC ACIDS; ENZYMES; POLYAMINES; and specific CELL MEMBRANE PROTEINS and LIPIDS.

**Tree numbers:** - D23.101.140

**Synonyms:** - Biochemical Tumor Marker - Biochemical Tumor Markers - Biological Tumor Marker - Biological Tumor Markers - Carcinogen Markers - Marker, Biochemical Tumor - Marker, Biologic Tumor - Marker, Biological Tumor - Marker, Neoplasm Metabolite - Marker, Tumor Metabolite - Markers, Biochemical Tumor - Markers, Biological Tumor - Markers, Neoplasm Metabolite - Markers, Tumor Metabolite - Metabolite Markers, Neoplasm - Metabolite Markers, Tumor - Neoplasm Metabolite Markers - Tumor Biomarker - Tumor Markers, Biochemical - Tumor Markers, Biologic - Tumor Markers, Biological - Tumor Metabolite Marker