Simple mucin-type Tn and sialosyl-Tn carbohydrate antigens in salivary gland carcinomas

Abstract

Mucin-type Tn and sialosyl-Tn may be regarded as markers of a glandular differentiation pattern in salivary gland carcinomas. The cellular location of the antigen-antibody complex indicates that they are synthesized and secreted from the tumor cells into saliva or serum.