Parameter
| Biomarker | AFP-L3 | Full name | Lectin-reactive alpha-fetoprotein fraction (Lens culinaris agglutinin-reactive AFP) | Molecular Type | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | Molecular Weight | Core Functional Dimensions | Diagnosis and Prognosis | ||
| Disease | Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) - | Disease Subtypes | / | ||
| Organ | Liver | Test Sample / Technology Platform | Serum (affinity electrophoresis, ELISA) | ||
| Pathobiological Mechanisms | AFP different plasmids, associated with malignant degree of liver cancer cells | ||||
| Clinical Availability Status | Clinical validation: used for additional diagnosis of HCC with negative AFP or low levels | ||||
| Notes and Dynamics | The core components of GALAD model can improve the diagnostic specificity of early HCC | ||||