Comparison of serum concentrations of interleukin-8 and carcinoembryonic antigen in a south Asian cohort of patients with colorectal cancer

OBJECTIVE: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer type in the world. Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is widely used as a marker for CRCs. Interleukin-8 (IL-8) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine noticeably up-regulated in CRCs. Research have been conducted in different populations to inve...

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Main Authors: W. Bandara, F. Muhinudeen, A. Rathnayake, S. Malaviarachchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Verduci Editore 2023-01-01
Series:World Cancer Research Journal
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Online Access:https://www.wcrj.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/01/e2477.pdf