Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a glycoprotein
of approx. 30 kDa begin mainly in prostatic tissue and seminal fluid; it is
produced by accustomed prostate cells. The atom consists of about 92% protein
and 8% carbohydrate. This agitator participates in the dissolution of the
seminal aqueous array and plays an important role in fertility. The
accomplished amounts of PSA are begin in the seminal fluid; some PSA escapes
the prostate and can be begin in the serum. This serum basic has been
acclimated to clue the acknowledgment to analysis in men with prostate cancer.
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) was
antiseptic from animal seminal claret by ion-exchange chromatography and gel
filtration. The antiseptic antigen was dialyzed adjoin d.H2O and lyophilized.