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Are blood group antigens that comprise type 1 (Lewis a) and type 2 (Lewis X) carbohydrates. Lewis a and Lewis x are regarded as tumor-associated markers, and these antigens and their derivatives interact with E-selectin, mediating cancer cell-to-endothelial cell adhesion.
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(2011). Sialyl Lewis-a/x Determinants. In: Schwab, M. (eds) Encyclopedia of Cancer. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-16483-5_5293
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