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| Caption = EMA staining in ependymoma. | |||
| Abbrev = MUC1, MUC-1, EMA | |||
| Synonyms = epithelial membrane antigen | |||
| Similar = pankeratin | |||
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'''Transmembrane mucin 1''', commonly abbreviated '''MUC1''' (or '''MUC-1'''), is a commonly used [[immunostain]]. | '''Transmembrane mucin 1''', commonly abbreviated '''MUC1''' (or '''MUC-1'''), is a commonly used [[immunostain]]. | ||
Revision as of 03:54, 19 September 2015
| Transmembrane mucin 1 | |
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| Stain in short | |
 EMA staining in ependymoma. | |
| Abbreviation | MUC1, MUC-1, EMA |
| Synonyms | epithelial membrane antigen |
| Similar stains | pankeratin |
| Positive | most carcinomas |
Transmembrane mucin 1, commonly abbreviated MUC1 (or MUC-1), is a commonly used immunostain.
It is also known epithelial membrane antigen, abbreviated EMA.[1]
A ring or dot-like expression pattern is typical for ependymoma.[2]
Images
EMA staining in a meningioma. (WC/KGH)
EMA staining in a ependymoma. (WC/jensflorian)
_EMA.JPG)
See also
References
- ↑ Online 'Mendelian Inheritance in Man' (OMIM) 158340
- ↑ Hasselblatt, M.; Paulus, W. (Oct 2003). "Sensitivity and specificity of epithelial membrane antigen staining patterns in ependymomas.". Acta Neuropathol 106 (4): 385-8. doi:10.1007/s00401-003-0752-8. PMID 12898159.