MSLN and neoplasm: Given their similar characteristics, Podoplanin, Muc-1, Glut-1, Egfr,Igf1r, c-Jun, n-Ras, Mesothelin, c-Kit (cd117), Lat1, and Ema, have been classified as biomarkers for promotion of tumor proliferation (BPTPs); Bax, p73, Casp-9 and Bcl-2 have been classified as biomarkers for promotion of tumor apoptosis (BPAs); and FOXP3 and TdT have been classified as T cell markers.