neuron-specific enolase


neuron-specific enolase

an isoenzyme of enolase present in neurons and glial cells; stains for this enzyme are frequently used in the differential diagnosis of neuronal or neuroendocrine tumors.

neu·ron-spe·cif·ic e·no·lase

(nūr'on-spĕ-sif'ik ē'nō-lās) An isoenzyme of enolase present in neurons and glial cells; stains for this enzyme are frequently used in the differential diagnosis of neuronal or neuroendocrine tumors.