Prolactin-Induced Protein Antibody / PIP / GCDFP-15, 20 ug

It recognizes a protein of 15kDa, identified as Prolactin-Induced Protein (PIP), also called Gross cystic disease fluid protein 15 (GCDFP-15). It is a major protein component of benign breast gross cysts. It is a known marker of breast cancer, as it is found in approximately 50% of all breast cancer specimens. Prolactin inducible protein is a prolactin and androgen-controlled protein. This antibody is useful in the identification of metastatic breast carcinoma, or fluid analysis.