Human neutrophil peptides 1, 2 and 3 are biochemical markers for metastatic colorectal cancer.
Eur J Cancer 2006;
42:3057-64. [PMID:
17015013 DOI:
10.1016/j.ejca.2006.05.039]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2006] [Revised: 05/18/2006] [Accepted: 05/23/2006] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
Colorectal cancer (CRC) patients have increased levels of human neutrophil peptides 1-3 (HNP1-3) in tumour tissue and plasma. The aim is to study whether the amount of HNP1-3 in tumour and plasma from CRC patients correlate with Dukes' stages A-D. The amount of HNP1-3 in tumour tissue, normal colonic mucosa, and plasma was determined with mass spectrometry. Plasma levels of HNP1-3 were determined with enzyme-linked immuno-sorbent assay (ELISA). The amount of HNP1-3 determined with mass spectrometry was increased in tumours compared to normal colonic tissue in CRC patients in Dukes' stage A-D, whereas HNP1-3 in plasma was only elevated in Dukes' stage D compared to healthy individuals. HNP1-3 plasma concentration determined with ELISA was increased in Dukes' stages C and D, but not in A and B. It is concluded that HNP1-3 is a potential marker for prognostic assessment, surveillance of patients, and monitoring chemotherapy in CRC patients with advanced disease.
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