What Are Some Key Markers Detected by ICC in Cancer?
- Estrogen Receptor (ER): Commonly detected in breast cancer to determine hormone receptor status. - HER2/neu: A protein overexpressed in certain types of breast cancer, important for targeted therapy decisions. - p53: A tumor suppressor protein that is often mutated in various cancers. - Ki-67: A marker of cell proliferation, used to assess the growth rate of tumors. - Cytokeratins: Intermediate filament proteins used to identify epithelial cells and carcinomas.