Expression of the CA1 determinant by carcinomas and by non-malignant epithelial cells in oral lesions

Abstract

We conclude that the Cal antibody is not sufficiently specific for the carcinoma to be of value in the diagnosis of malignant and premalignant lesions of the oral mucosa.

Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase Immunoreactivity in Denture Induced Fibrous Inflammatory Hyperplasia and Healthy Oral Mucosa: An Immunohistochemical Study

“…In some oral lesions containing DIFIH, tumour markers like Ca1 have been detected specifically in the epithelial layer on areas infiltrated by inflammatory cells. However, comparisons to carcinomas lead to the conclusion that Ca1 is not reliable in discriminating malignant and premalignant lesions (33).…”