Delta-like gene expressed in neuroendocrine tumors

摘要

A polynucleotide molecule dlk is expressed in neuroendocrine tumors, including small cell lung carcinoma. A Dlk polypeptide encoded by dlk polynucleotide molecule can be used in detecting the existence of a primary or secondary neuroendocrine tumor. Monoclonal antibodies are produced against Dlk which are useful for detection and therapy of a neuroendocrine tumor.