ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN - REVIEW

[摘要] Detection and measurement of serum AFP [.alpha.-fetoprotein] levels have been useful in the diagnosis, prognosis and follow-up of patients with hepatoma and germ cell tumors. Monitoring maternal and amniotic fluid AFP concentration helps to detect a variety of fetal disorders. The in vitro evidence for immunosuppressive effects of AFP suggests a possible role of AFP in immunoregulation.