Relationship between IL-10 and tumor markers in breast cancer patients
Relationship between IL-10 and tumor markers in breast cancer patients
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DOI：
10.1016/j.breast.2005.09.012
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发表时间：
2006-08-01
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3.9
通讯作者：
Rodriguez-Padilla, Cristina
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作者：
Llanes-Fernandez, Leticia;Irene Alvarez-Goyanes, Rosa;Rodriguez-Padilla, Cristina
Tumor markers are expressed due to molecular alterations of the tumor cells, and we can relate them to the immune system to find new associations to improve prognosis. IL-10 inhibits the generation of immune responses at the tumor site. To determine IL-10 expression in the tumor microenvironment and to associate it with certain tumor markers, 27 breast cancer patients were monitored by immunohistochemistry. The results showed that 23 breast cancer samples exhibited a strong expression of IL-10. IL-10 was associated with some poor prognosis tumor makers. A direct association between IL-10, Bcl-2, and Bax was detected. The relationship between IL-10 and Bax was statistically significant (P = 0.001). An inverse association of IL-10 with p53 was observed. IL-10 reflects a suppressive tumor microenvironment, and its relationship with apoptosis markers can suggest an increase in the aggressiveness of the tumor even if it still is at an early stage. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
