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Squamous Cell Carcinoma Antigen (SCC)

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a type of skin cancer that arises from the squamous cells that make up the outer layer of the skin. SCC can occur on any part of the body, but it is most commonly found on areas that are exposed to the sun, such as the face, ears, neck, lips, and back of the hands. Risk factors for SCC include a history of sun exposure, fair skin, a weakened immune system, exposure to radiation or chemicals, and a personal or family history of skin cancer. The squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) antigen is a tumour-specific antigen, was originally isolated from squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) tissues of the uterine cervix (Kato and Torigoe, 1977). Since very few tumour markers have been prepared especially for squamous cell carcinoma, a radioimmunoassay of SCC antigen has become a promising aid for the management of squamous cell carcinoma in a variety of sites. Also, SCC antigen has provided new information regarding the biological nature of squamous cells.

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