Abstract
A review is given on the classification of melanoma-associated antigens and their relevance as tumor markers in tissue sections and cell preparation. Applications of immunohistochemistry in the diagnosis and prognosis of melanocytic tumors are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Antibodies, Monoclonal
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Antigens, Differentiation / analysis*
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Antigens, Neoplasm / analysis*
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Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis*
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Glycoproteins / analysis
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HLA-DR Antigens / analysis
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Humans
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Melanoma / immunology*
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Melanoma / pathology
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Melanoma / secondary
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Proteoglycans / analysis
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S100 Proteins / analysis
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Sensitivity and Specificity
Substances
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Antibodies, Monoclonal
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Antigens, Differentiation
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Antigens, Neoplasm
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Biomarkers, Tumor
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Glycoproteins
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HLA-DR Antigens
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Proteoglycans
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S100 Proteins
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melanoma-associated proteoglycan antigen, human