Prostate-Specific Antigen

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Also known as:  PSA

 

Description

Prostate-Specific Antigen is a type of Protein that is an Antigen.

 

Toxic Effects of PSA

Immune System

 Elevated PSA (i.e. PSA levels greater than 10 per of blood) stimulates the proliferation of Prostate Cancer.  [1]

 

Sexual System

 Elevated PSA may be a biomarker for Enlarged Prostate.  [2]

 

Diagnostic Use of PSA

 Medical practitioners often measure blood levels of PSA as a biomarker for the presence of Prostate Cancer and Enlarged Prostate.

 

 In the past, most doctors considered PSA values below 4.0 per as normal.  However, recent research found Prostate Cancer in men with PSA levels below 4.0 ng/ml.  Many doctors are now using the following ranges, with some variation:

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