maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein

initialism: MSAFP
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10919

Protein made in the fetus that normally leaks, in small amounts, into the mother’s circulation.

Note: If there is an abnormal opening in the fetus, such as a neural tube defect, larger amounts appear in the mother’s serum, providing a screening test for such fetal anomalies.
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 775 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10919 RIS BibTex EndNote
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