Abstract | Objective: Methods: In this case-control study, colorectal cancer patients referred to our gastroenterology clinic were included. The control group consisted of healthy individuals. Cathepsin S levels were analyzed in these patients and the check list consisting of demographic data, cancer stage, colonoscopy findings, CEA marker and cathepsin S levels were recorded. Results: Of 80 patients and healthy controls included in the study, age, gender and BMI were not significantly different among the two groups, p = 0.265, p = 0.752 and p = 0.2, respectively. Cathepsin S levels were significantly greater in-patient group p < 0.001 and was significantly correlated with the stage of the tumor. CEA marker was also linear related with the increased levels of cathepsin S, p < 0.001. Conclusion:
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Authors | Koroush Ghanadi, Saber Ashorzadeh, Asghar Aliyepoor, Khatereh Anbari |
Journal | Annals of medicine and surgery (2012)
(Ann Med Surg (Lond))
Vol. 78
Pg. 103831
(Jun 2022)
ISSN: 2049-0801 [Print] England |
PMID | 35734720
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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