| abstract |
The present invention provides a cancer marker protein, PCAM-1, and polynucleotides which identify and encode this protein. Detection of this marker is useful in diagnosing and prognosticating cancer in a patient. Also provided are expression vectors and host cells for expression of PCAM-1 as well as antibodies raised against the PCAM-1 protein. In addition, a Monte Carlo like screening assay for identification of specific 8 mer sequences which selectively bind proteins in a crude extract of tissues, cells or other biological fluids is provided. |