racemase

What is AMACR?

AMACR stands for alpha-methylacyl-CoA racemase. It is a protein normally found inside specific cells in your body, including cells in the prostate gland, kidneys, liver, and colon. AMACR helps your body break down fats and other chemicals. In pathology, AMACR is important because some cancers produce significantly more of this protein than healthy cells, making …
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Racemase: Definition

Racemase, also known as alpha-methylacyl-CoA racemase (AMACR) or P504S, is a protein produced by certain types of cells in the body. Pathologists use special tests to look for racemase in tissue samples because its presence or absence can help them make a diagnosis, particularly when examining conditions affecting the prostate gland. Although racemase is naturally …
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