PSMA (Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen)

Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) is a protein found on the surface of prostate cells, especially in prostate cancer cells. It is more abundant in cancerous tissue, making it a useful marker for detecting and targeting prostate cancer. Medical imaging techniques can use compounds that stick to PSMA to locate cancer cells, and treatments can also be designed to deliver drugs directly to PSMA-positive tumors, improving effectiveness and minimizing damage to healthy tissue. Overall, PSMA serves as a key tool in the diagnosis, imaging, and treatment of prostate cancer.