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Nipple Aspirate Fluid

Known as: Nipple Aspirate Fluids, Aspirate Fluids, Nipple, Fluids, Nipple Aspirate 
Fluid collected from nipple by gentle aspiration. The fluid contains cells and extracellular fluid from the breast ductal epithelium.
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2008
2008
Nipple aspirate fluids from women with breast cancer contain increased levels of group IIa secretory phospholipase A2
Arachidonic acid, a bioactive molecule metabolized into prostaglandins and leukotrienes, contributes to cellular proliferation… 
2005
2005
Influence of Lactation History on Breast Nipple Aspirate Fluid Yields and Fluid Composition
Abstract:  Analysis of nipple aspirate fluid (NAF) can be useful for understanding the impact that various lifestyle factors have… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Leptin expression in breast nipple aspirate fluid (NAF) and serum is influenced by body mass index (BMI) but not by the presence of breast cancer.
While obesity is a known risk factor for postmenopausal breast cancer, the molecular mechanisms involved are unclear. Systemic… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Detection of LOH and Mitochondrial DNA Alterations in Ductal Lavage and Nipple Aspirate Fluids from High-risk Patients
We describe a method for the isolation of free DNA from ductal lavage (DL) and nipple aspirate fluid (NAF), and its evaluation… 
2002
2002
High Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor Levels in Nipple Aspirate Fluid Are Correlated with Breast Cancer
PURPOSEThe angiogenic basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and vascular endothelial growth factor are important in malignant… 
2001
2001
Biomarker Assays in Nipple Aspirate Fluid
The noninvasive technique of nipple aspiration as a potential source of biomarkers of breast cancer risk was evaluated. The… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Nipple fluid carcinoembryonic antigen and prostate-specific antigen in cancer-bearing and tumor-free breasts.
PURPOSE Mammograms and breast examinations are established methods for early breast cancer detection. Routine mammography… 
1998
1998
Carcinoembryonic antigen in breast nipple aspirate fluid.
New diagnostic tools are needed to complement mammography and physical examinations for early detection of breast cancer… 
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
ASPO Distinguished Achievement Award Lecture. Studies on the epidemiology and natural history of benign breast disease and breast cancer using nipple aspirate fluid.
Nicholas L. Petrakis, M.D., was presented the American Society of Preventive Oncology's Distinguished Achievement Award at the… 
1975
1975
Cellular composition of the nipple aspirate specimen of breast fluid. I. The benign cells.
A nipple aspirator device was used to obtain breast secretions for cytologic examination, as well as for viral and biochemical… 
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