Parameter
| Biomarker | Midkine (MDK) | Full name | Midkine | Molecular Type | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | Molecular Weight | Core Functional Dimensions | Diagnosis, Prognosis | ||
| Disease | Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) | Disease Subtypes | / | ||
| Organ | Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) | Test Sample / Technology Platform | Serum (ELISA) | ||
| Pathobiological Mechanisms | Heparin combined with growth factors, promote cell proliferation and metastasis of liver cancer | ||||
| Clinical Availability Status | The validation: high sensitivity for AFP negative HCC diagnosis | ||||
| Notes and Dynamics | It shows potential in differentiating early-stage HCC from cirrhosis | ||||