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Mesothelin
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Definition 1
A protein found on the surface of certain types of normal cells and cancer cells. Mesothelin may help these cells stick together and send signals. A higher-than-normal amount of mesothelin is found on some cancer cells, including mesothelioma, pancreatic cancer, and ovarian cancer. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Mesothelin (630 aa, ~69 kDa) is encoded by the human MSLN gene. This protein may play a role in cellular adhesion. (NCI Thesaurus)
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