Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Market Recent Industry Trends and Projected Industry Growth, 2017-2027
November 21, 2018 at 07:27 AM EST
Valley Cottage, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/21/2018 -- Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is normally found in embryonic entodermal epithelium. Carcinoembryonic antigen is a group of glycoprotein present in the body fluids of the fetus and embryo and in the gastrointestinal tract. Carcinoembryonic antigen is also present in the mucosal cells of the colorectum, gastrointestinal cells, and small amounts are present in the blood. Carcinoembryonic antigen is produced by the gastrointestinal tissues during the development of fetal. CEA is not present in the healthy adults but cancer patients show concentrations of CEA.
