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Can you please explain the function of prostate-specific antigen in normal cells?
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See answer: Prostate specific antigen (psa) is an enzyme which is secreted by the prostate gland and appears to play a role in the liquefaction of semen. Thus it has more of an "exocrine" function vs and endocrine function which imply a role in the physiologic or cellular processes of the body itself.
Answered 4/10/2013
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