Serum Levels Of Carbohydrate Antigen Research Articles

Frequency and Correlates of Elevated Serum Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 Levels in a Cohort of Nigerians with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract Background: Elevated levels of serum carbohydrate antigen (CA) 19-9 previously associated with pancreatic cancer have also been found in nonmalignant disorders including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Serum CA 19-9 levels were found to correlate with glycemic control among Asian and Caucasian T2DM populations but have not been well investigated among the sub-Saharan African populace, especially Nigerians. Aim: This study was conducted to determine the frequency of elevated serum CA 19-9 levels among the African population with T2DM and its relationship with short- and long-term glycemic control. Materials and Methods: This was a case–control study of 64 T2DM Nigerian patients and 64 age and sex-matched apparently healthy controls. Demographic data, anthropometric measurements, and blood samples for serum CA 19-9, glycated hemoglobin, and fasting plasma glucose were analyzed in all participants. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25.0. Results: The median serum CA 19-9 level of cases was higher than that of the controls (12.80 U/mL vs. 8.0 U/mL; P = 0.287). The frequency of elevated serum CA 19-9 was significantly higher in the cases than that of the controls (15.6% vs. 4.7%; P = 0.046). The unadjusted logistic regression showed cases were three times more likely to have elevated serum CA 19-9 [odds ratio (OR) 3.76; 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.00–14.39)], whereas adjusted logistic regression showed T2DM was associated with higher odds of elevated CA 19-9 [adjusted odds ratio = 9.075; 95% CI (1.068–77.100)], which is statistically significant. Elevated fasting plasma glucose increased the odds of elevated serum CA 19-9, but was not statistically significant. Conclusion: The frequency of elevated serum CA 19-9 was significantly higher in persons with T2DM and had a significant positive association with diabetes status among a cohort of Nigerians with T2DM.

Meta-analysis and network pharmacology studies of the clinical efficacy of Guizhi Fuling capsules/pills combined with dienogest in treating endometriosis.

Endometriosis (EMs) is a common chronic inflammatory gynecological disease that belongs to the classification of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndromes "Zheng Jia," and the classic Chinese formula Guizhi Fuling (GZFL) demonstrates significant clinical efficacy in the treatment of this condition. This study aims to investigate GZFL's effect and potential mechanism in EMs. The search reviewed randomized controlled trials in 7 databases from inception to 2024, assessed quality with the Cochrane tool, and analyzed data with STATA 15 by 2 reviewers. In the network pharmacology study, we searched and screened the components and targets of GZFL, subsequently compared these targets to EMs targets, and used bioinformatics techniques to analyze and explore their potential interactions. Nine randomized controlled trials involving 897 participants were analyzed. Meta-analysis showed that GZFL combined with dienogest significantly enhanced the clinical effectiveness rate (odds ratio = 2.404, 95% confidence intervals [CI], 1.868 to 3.093; P < .001). Specifically, combination therapy with GZFL reduced serum carbohydrate antigen 125 (standardized mean differences [SMD] = -1.65, 95% CI = -2.13 to -1.17, P < .001), estradiol (SMD = -1.54, 95% CI = -1.89 to -1.19, P = .003), matrix metalloproteinases (SMD = -2.636, 95% CI = -2.993 to -2.279, P < .001), pain scores (SMD = -0.88, 95% CI = -1.11 to -0.67, P < .001) and the diameter of ectopic cysts (SMD = -1.7, 95% CI = -2.42 to -0.98, P < .001). Network pharmacology analysis identified 136 components and 145 common targets, focusing on interleukin-6, cellular tumor antigen p53, epidermal growth factor receptor, estrogen receptor alpha, Cyclooxygenase-2, and matrix metalloproteinases-9. Gene ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analyses suggested GZFL modulates hormone receptors and inflammatory responses in EMs treatment. In conclusion, GZFL combination treatment could increase the clinical effectiveness rate of EMs patients, and reduce the serum level of carbohydrate antigen 125, estradiol, matrix metalloproteinases, pain scores, and the diameter of the ectopic cyst. The potential mechanism might be linked to the modulation of hormone receptors and inflammation.

Chylothorax as an unusual manifestation of transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis: a case report

Abstract Background Amyloidosis is a multi-organ disease of emerging significance in the field of cardiology. Chylothorax, a specific form of pleural effusion characterized by lymphatic fluid accumulation in the pleural cavity, is an extremely rare manifestation of amyloidosis. Notably, only five cases of chylothorax related to cardiac amyloidosis have been reported worldwide, all in amyloid light chain (AL) amyloidosis. No cases have been documented in amyloid transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis. Furthermore, elevated levels of serum carbohydrate antigen (CA) 125 have been associated with a poor prognosis in patients with AL cardiac amyloidosis. Case summary We report the case of an 85-year-old Austrian man with pronounced left ventricular hypertrophy, monoclonal gammopathy, and a history of atrial fibrillation. Further examinations, including myocardial biopsy, confirmed the diagnosis of ATTR cardiac amyloidosis. A significant right-sided pleural effusion was also observed. Thoracocentesis diagnosed chylothorax, confirmed by lymphangiography. Elevated CA 125 levels were found in both serum and pleural fluid, with no other findings suspicious for malignancy. The patient underwent a short break in oral anticoagulation and received prophylactic low-molecular-weight heparin for myocardial biopsy, thoracocentesis, and lymphangiography. However, they died a few days later due to an embolic stroke. Discussion At this time, we can only speculate about the pathomechanism of chylothorax development in the context of amyloidosis. We recommend further investigation of similar cases to deepen understanding of the underlying causes and identify potential treatment strategies. Additionally, the utility of CA 125 as a prognostic marker in ATTR amyloidosis needs further investigation.

Observations of the effectiveness, dosage, and prognosis of intensity-modulated radiation therapy under ultrasonic guidance for cervical cancer patients.

Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) guided by ultrasound is a novel radiation therapy technique that facilitates the delineation of the tumor target area under image guidance, enhancing the precision of radiation therapy and maximizing the protection of surrounding tissues. The objective of this paper is to investigate the effectiveness of VMAT under ultrasonic guidance for cervical cancer patients and its impact on radiotherapy dosage and prognosis. A retrospective analysis encompassed 128 instances of cervical cancer patients who were admitted to our medical facility between April 2019 and April 2021. The patients were categorized into an observation cohort and a control cohort, depending on variations in treatment modalities post-admission. The control group underwent conventional radiotherapy, whereas the observation group received VMAT guided by ultrasound. Clinical efficacy, average radiation dosages (in the radiotherapy target area, rectum, and bladder), radiotherapy-related toxicities during treatment, and one-year survival rates were compared between the two groups. Additionally, variances in pre- and post-treatment serum levels of squamous cell carcinoma antigen (SCC-Ag), carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), and carbohydrate antigen 724 (CA724) were subjected to assessment. When compared to the control group (64.52%), the observation cohort's comprehensive effectiveness rate was considerably greater (80.30%). The observation group saw lower average radiation exposures and a reduction in the post-treatment concentrations of CEA, SCC-Ag, and CA724. The overall incidence of adverse effects from radiation treatment also declined. The observation group had a greater one-year survival rate (90.48%) than the control group (73.33%). When comparing the observation cohort to the control group, Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed a significantly higher one-year survival rate (Log-Rank = 6.530, P= 0.011). VMAT guided by ultrasound for patients with cervical cancer demonstrates promising short- and long-term treatment outcomes. It also leads to improvements in serum CEA, SCC-Ag, and CA724 levels, as well as reductions in the average radiation dosages to the radiotherapy target area, rectum, and bladder. This approach warrants attention from clinicians in clinical practice.

The diagnostic value of combining preoperative serum CA19-9, ALBI score, and 18 F-FDG PET/CT imaging in preoperative resectability of pancreatic cancer.

Pancreatic cancer is an increasing cause of cancer-related mortality, with persistently low survival rates. We investigated the clinical diagnostic value of the combination of preoperative serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9), albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) score, and 18 F-fluoro-2-deoxy- d -glucose PET integrated with computed tomography ( 18 F-FDG PET/CT) imaging in pancreatic cancer preoperative resectability. This study included 143 pancreatic cancer patients, including 68 preoperative resectable and 75 preoperative unresectable pancreatic cancer patients. Meanwhile, 67 patients with non-pancreatic cancer were included as the control group. The clinical data were collected. Serum CA19-9 level was measured by ELISA. The levels of total bilirubin and albumin were determined using a biochemical analyzer, with the ALBI score calculated. All patients underwent 18 F-FDG PET/CT imaging. The consistency of the diagnosis was evaluated by the Kappa test. Logistic univariate and multivariate regression analyses were performed. The diagnostic efficacy of these parameters was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves, and the optimal ROC curve thresholds were obtained using the Youden index. The preoperative serum CA19-9 and ALBI score of patients with preoperative resectable pancreatic cancer were increased, which helped diagnose preoperative resectable pancreatic cancer. 18 F-FDG PET/CT imaging had diagnostic value for preoperative resectable pancreatic cancer. Preoperative serum CA19-9, ALBI score, and 18 F-FDG PET/CT imaging were independent influencing factors for pancreatic cancer preoperative resectability, and their combination had higher diagnostic value for preoperative resectable pancreatic cancer than any single of these indexes. The combination of preoperative serum CA19-9, ALBI score, and 18 F-FDG PET/CT imaging had high diagnostic value for pancreatic cancer preoperative resectability.

Prognostic Impact of a Decrease in Serum Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 Levels After Preoperative Therapy for 4 Months or More for Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Cancer Abutting Major Arteries.

Background: This study aimed to identify the prognostic factors after pancreatectomy for borderline resectable pancreatic cancer abutting major arteries (BR-A).Methods: We retrospectively investigated relationship between preoperative and intraoperative variables and overall survival (OS) through univariate and multivariate analyses. The cut-off points of preoperative therapy duration and response rates of serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) levels after preoperative therapy were determined through a minimum P-value approach using the log-rank test for OS. Overall survival was compared among patients stratified according to the independent prognostic factors and the presence or absence of pancreatectomy.Results: After pretreatment, 17 patients underwent pancreatectomy and four patients continued chemotherapy without surgery. Multivariate analysis in 17 resected BR-A patients demonstrated decreased serum CA19-9 levels and preoperative therapy duration of ≥4 months were the independent prognostic factors [hazard ratio (HR) 0.01; P = 0.002, HR 0.13; P = 0.02]. Patients who underwent surgery with decreased serum CA19-9 levels after preoperative therapy of ≥4 months had a significantly better prognosis than those without one or both of independent prognostic factors and those who did not undergo surgery (median survival time: not estimated, 23.3 months, 10.5 months, and 10.8 months; P = 0.02, P = 0.004, and P = 0.001, respectively). Furthermore, the prognosis did not significantly differ between the patients who underwent surgery without meeting either one or both criteria and those without surgery.Conclusions: Preoperative therapy duration of ≥4 months and decreased serum CA19-9 levels are independent prognostic factors among BR-A patients.

Predictive value of preoperative CT enhancement rate and CT perfusion parameters in colorectal cancer

BackgroundAngiogenesis is a critical step in colorectal cancer growth, progression and metastasization. CT are routine imaging examinations for preoperative clinical evaluation in colorectal cancer patients. This study aimed to investigate the predictive value of preoperative CT enhancement rate (CER) and CT perfusion parameters on angiogenesis in colorectal cancer, as well as the association of preoperative CER and CT perfusion parameters with serum markers.MethodsThis retrospective analysis included 42 patients with colorectal adenocarcinoma. Median of microvessel density (MVD) as the cut-off value, it divided 42 patients into high-density group (MVD ≥ 35/field, n = 24) and low-density group (MVD < 35/field, n = 18), and 25 patients with benign colorectal lesions were collected as the control group. Statistical analysis of CER, CT perfusion parameters, serum markers were performed in all groups. Receiver operating curves (ROC) were plotted to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of relevant CT perfusion parameters for tumor angiogenesis; Pearson correlation analysis explored potential association between CER, CT perfusion parameters and serum markers.ResultsCER, blood volume (BV), blood flow (BF), permeability surface (PS) and carbohydrate antigen 19 − 9 (CA19-9), carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125), carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), trefoil factor 3 (TFF3), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in colorectal adenocarcinoma were significantly higher than those in the control group, the parameters in high-density group were significantly higher than those in the low-density group (P < 0.05); however, the time to peak (TTP) of patients in colorectal adenocarcinoma were significantly lower than those in the control group, and the high-density group showed a significantly lower level compared to the low-density group (P < 0.05). The combined parameters BF + TTP + PS and BV + BF + TTP + PS demonstrated the highest area under the curve (AUC), both at 0.991. Pearson correlation analysis showed that the serum levels of CA19-9, CA125, CEA, TFF3, and VEGF in patients showed positive correlations with CER, BV, BF, and PS (P < 0.05), while these indicators exhibited negative correlations with TTP (P < 0.05).ConclusionsSome single and joint preoperative CT perfusion parameters can accurately predict tumor angiogenesis in colorectal adenocarcinoma. Preoperative CER and CT perfusion parameters have certain association with serum markers.

Serum IL-24 combined with CA125 as screening and prognostic biomarkers for NSCLC.

Noninvasive and effective methods for early screening of non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC) still need to be developed. At present, a reasonable conclusion is that a combination of tumor markers is a superior predictor of screening. Cytokines, as important regulators of cancer development, have great potential for the screening and prognosis of NSCLC. This study screened novel biomarkers related to the early screening and prognosis of NSCLC. In the present study, the biological significance and immunoregulation of interleukin-24(IL-24) were analyzed based on The Cancer Genome Atlas data. Next, 150 serum samples from initially treated patients with NSCLC and 70 controls were collected, and we obtained pathological sections from 60 patients with NSCLC. The ELISA and immunohistochemistryresults showed the differential expression of IL-24 and carbohydrate antigen 125(CA125). The results show that IL-24 is an important tumor suppressor in NSCLCthat helps to improve the poor prognosis of these patients. A significantly negative correlation between IL-24 and CA125 levels was also found. Notably, serum IL-24 levels were significantly negatively correlated with the TNM stage of patients with NSCLC, consistent with an important role for tumor suppressors in NSCLC. The receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed that a combination of IL-24 and CA125 was an effective panel for discriminating patients with NSCLC from HD, and individuals with other lung diseases. Serum IL-24 and CA125 levels were identified as independent prognostic markers for NSCLC. The IL-24 and CA125 panel exhibited good performance in the screening of NSCLC.

Diagnostic performance of dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging parameters and serum tumor markers in rectal carcinoma prognosis.

Rectal carcinoma (RC), one of the most common malignancies globally, presents an increasing incidence and mortality year by year, especially among young people, which seriously affects the prognosis and quality of life of patients. At present, dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) parameters and serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) and CA125 Levels have been used in clinical practice to evaluate the T stage and differentiation of RC. However, the accuracy of these evaluation modalities still needs further research. This study explores the application and value of these methods in evaluating the T stage and differentiation degree of RC. To analyze the diagnostic performance of DCE-MRI parameters combined with serum tumor markers (TMs) in assessing pathological processes and prognosis of RC patients. A retrospective analysis was performed on 104 RC patients treated at Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital from May 2018 to January 2022. Patients were categorized into stages T1, T2, T3, and T4, depending on their T stage and differentiation degree. In addition, they were assigned to low (L group) and moderate-high differentiation (M + H group) groups based on their differentiation degree. The levels of DCE-MRI parameters and serum CA19-9 and CA125 in different groups of patients were compared. In addition, the value of DCE-MRI parameters [volume transfer constant (Ktrans), rate constant (Kep), and extravascular extracellular volume fraction (Ve) in assessing the differentiation and T staging of RC patients was discussed. Furthermore, the usefulness of DCE-MRI parameters combined with serum CA19-9 and CA125 Levels in the evaluation of RC differentiation and T staging was analyzed. Ktrans, Ve, CA19-9 and CA125 were higher in the high-stage group and L group than in the low-stage group and M + H Group, respectively (P < 0.05). The areas under the curve (AUCs) of the Ktran and Ve parameters were 0.638 and 0.694 in the diagnosis of high and low stages, respectively, and 0.672 and 0.725 in diagnosing moderate-high and low differentiation, respectively. The AUC of DCE-MRI parameters (Ktrans + Ve) in the diagnosis of high and low stages was 0.742, and the AUC in diagnosing moderate-high and low differentiation was 0.769. The AUCs of CA19-9 and CA-125 were 0.773 and 0.802 in the diagnosis of high and low stages, respectively, and 0.834 and 0.796 in diagnosing moderate-high and low differentiation, respectively. Then, we combined DCE-MRI (Ktrans + Ve) parameters with CA19-9 and CA-125 and found that the AUC of DCE-MRI parameters plus serum TMs was 0.836 in the diagnosis of high and low stages and 0.946 in the diagnosis of moderate-high and low differentiation. According to the Delong test, the AUC of DCE-MRI parameters plus serum TMs increased significantly compared with serum TMs alone in the diagnosis of T stage and differentiation degree (P < 0.001). The levels of the DCE-MRI parameters Ktrans and Ve and the serum TMs CA19-9 and CA125 all increase with increasing T stage and decreasing differentiation degree of RC and can be used as indices to evaluate the differentiation degree of RC in clinical practice. Moreover, the combined evaluation of the above indices has a better effect and more obvious clinical value, providing important guiding importance for clinical condition judgment and treatment selection.

Combining prognostic value of serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 and tumor size reduction ratio in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a common cancer with increasing morbidity and mortality due to changes of social environment. To evaluate the significance of serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) and tumor size changes pre- and post-neoadjuvant therapy (NAT). This retrospective study was conducted at the Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Research for Cancer Metastasis and Individualized Treatment, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital. This study specifically assessed CA19-9 levels and tumor size before and after NAT. A total of 156 patients who completed NAT and subsequently underwent tumor resection were included in this study. The average age was 65.4 ± 10.6 years and 72 (46.2%) patients were female. Before survival analysis, we defined the post-NAT serum CA19-9 level/pre-NAT serum CA19-9 level as the CA19-9 ratio (CR). The patients were divided into three groups: CR < 0.5, CR > 0.5 and < 1 and CR > 1. With regard to tumor size measured by both computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, we defined the post-NAT tumor size/pre-NAT tumor size as the tumor size ratio (TR). The patients were then divided into three groups: TR < 0.5, TR > 0.5 and < 1 and TR > 1. Based on these groups divided according to CR and TR, we performed both overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) analyses. Log-rank tests showed that both OS and DFS were significantly different among the groups according to CR and TR (P < 0.05). CR and TR after NAT were associated with increased odds of achieving a complete or near-complete pathologic response. Moreover, CR (hazard ratio: 1.721, 95%CI: 1.373-3.762; P = 0.006), and TR (hazard ratio: 1.435, 95%CI: 1.275-4.363; P = 0.014) were identified as independent factors associated with OS. This study demonstrated that post-NAT serum CA19-9 level/pre-NAT serum CA19-9 level and post-NAT tumor size/pre-NAT tumor size were independent factors associated with OS in patients with PDAC who received NAT and subsequent surgical resection.

Changes of serum CA125 and PGE2 before and after high-intensity focused ultrasound combined with GnRH-a in treatment of patients with adenomyosis.

This study aimed to investigate the changes of serum carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in patients with adenomyosis before and after treatment with high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) combined with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a). One hundred and sixty-five patients with adenomyosis who received HIFU combined with GnRH-a were selected as case group. Sixty-five healthy women who underwent physical examination at the same time were taken as normal control group. At the end of follow-up 6 months after treatment, the case group were divided into effective subgroup and ineffective subgroup according to clinical efficacy. Changes of serum CA125 and PGE2 were analyzed. Serum CA125 and PGE2 levels in the case group were higher than those in the normal control group before treatment (both P < 0.001). Serum CA125 and PGE2 levels in the case group 6 months after treatment were lower than those before treatment (both P < 0.001). There was no difference in serum CA125 and PGE2 levels between effective subgroup and ineffective subgroup before treatment (P = 0.351, 0.284, respectively). Serum CA125 and PGE2 levels in the effective subgroup were lower than those in the ineffective subgroup 6 months after treatment (both P < 0.001). Serum CA125 and PGE2 may be involved in the development of adenomyosis, and their expression levels may be related to the prognosis of patients. Levels of serum CA125 and PGE2 in patients with adenomyosis decrease after treatment with HIFU combined with GnRH-a. The detection of serum CA125 and PGE2 may be used as an index to diagnose adenomyosis and evaluate the therapeutic effect of HIFU combined with GnRH-a.

Recurrence and Survival Prediction Models for Receiving Preoperative Chemotherapy Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Cancer: A Single-center Retrospective Research

Purpose: Regard preoperative chemotherapy as a holistic sequential treatment modality to identify predictive factors associated with recurrence and survival in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and construct models to provide decision support and treatment selection for the candidate patients. Methods: Retrospect PDAC patients who received preoperative chemotherapy from January 2016 to June 2023 at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine. Run a univariate and multivariate analysis of factors associated with recurrence-free survival (RFS) and overall survival (OS). Scoring systems were developed based on the hazard ratios (HR) of all significant predictors. Kaplan–Meier analyses and log-rank tests were used to calculate RFS and OS. Results: A total of 72 PDAC patients with preoperative chemotherapy were analyzed. After preoperative chemotherapy, 21(29.17%) patients achieved any radiologic downstaging with 68(94.44%) patients achieving negative resection margin status (R0 margins). For carbohydrate antigen 19-9(CA19-9) non-secreting patients, shrinkage rate of length diameter of tumor≥20%(P=0.027), resection margin status(P=0.011) were independent predictors of OS. And for CA19-9 secreting patients, CA19-9 serum level at the end of chemotherapy≥1000(P=0.027) and resection margin status (P=0.012) were independent predictors of OS. Points according HR were allocated to these factors in the proposed scoring system, respectively. Recurrence curves and survival curves with statistically significant differences were also presented for patients grouped according to the scoring systems. For CA19-9 non-secreting patients, the OS of patients with a score from 2 to 2.97 was significantly shorter than that of patients with a score from 4.94 to 5.91 (P=0.009). And for CA19-9 secreting patients, the OS of patients with a score of 2 was significantly shorter than that of patients with a score from 3.75 to 4.99 (P&lt;0.001). Conclusion: Simple scoring models for RFS and OS incorporating CA19-9 serum levels or the tumor shrinkage rate and postoperative pathology may assist clinicians in evaluating prognosis of PDAC patients with preoperative chemotherapy.

Availability of Serum Levels of Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) as a Surrogate Tumor Marker for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

Thyroglobulin (Tg) is a very sensitive and specific marker in patients who have undergone total thyroidectomy for papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). However, the presence of a Tg antibody (TgAb) interferes with Tg immunometric assays, making Tg levels unreliable indicators. There are currently no other tumor markers to monitor in patients with PTC whose serum is TgAb-positive. Thus, we investigated whether carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) can be used as a tumor marker for PTC. We retrospectively analyzed 196 consecutive patients with PTC (maximum diameter ≥ 2 cm). The serum CA19-9 and Tg values of each patient were obtained before and 0.5-1 month postsurgery. Immunohistochemical staining for PTC was performed using an antibody against CA19-9. High pre-surgery serum levels of CA19-9 were observed in 6.1% of the patients. Postsurgery, serum CA19-9 levels in all 196 patients decreased considerably and were within the normal range. CA19-9 expression was detected in 28 of 62 PTCs (45.2%) and was detected at various degrees and ranges in conventional PTC histology. Although further studies with longer follow-ups are necessary, serum CA19-9 levels may serve as a surrogate tumor marker for PTC in place of serum Tg levels sin some patients.

Predict value of tumor markers combined with interleukins for therapeutic efficacy and prognosis in ovarian cancer patients.

Ovarian cancer (OC) is the most prevalent and fatal malignancy of the female reproductive system, with the majority of patients diagnosed at an advanced stage due to the lack of early screening. Despite surgery and chemotherapy being the standard treatments, overall survival rates have not improved significantly, highlighting the need for new biomarkers for therapeutic efficacy and prognostic evaluation. This study aimed to clarify the application value of tumor markers (TMs), including carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125), alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), combined with interleukins (ILs), such as IL-1β, IL-2, IL-6, IL-8, and IL-10, in the evaluation of therapeutic efficacy and prognosis of OC, and to establish a prediction model. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 184 OC patients treated at the Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine from February 2020 to February 2023. Serum levels of CA125, AFP, and CEA were quantified by chemiluminescence immunoassay, and ILs by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. Significant decreases in CA125, AFP, CEA, IL-1β, IL-2, IL-6, and IL-10 levels were observed after treatment (all P<0.001), while IL-8 levels showed no significant change (P=0.597). The death group exhibited notably higher levels of CA125, IL-6, and IL-8 than the survival group (all P<0.001). Cox regression analysis identified CA125, IL-8, histological grading, ascites, intravascular tumor thrombus, and International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) staging as independent prognostic factors. The Nomogram model based on these factors showed strong predictive ability in predicting patient mortality with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.756. In conclusion, the combination of TMs and ILs is valuable in evaluating therapeutic efficacy and prognosis in OC. Dynamic monitoring of CA125, IL-6, and IL-8 can guide clinical treatment adjustments, improving diagnostic accuracy and prognosis reliability.

Percutaneous microwave ablation and transcatheter arterial chemoembolization for serum tumor markers and prognostics of middle-late primary hepatic carcinoma.

Primary hepatic carcinoma (PHC) has an insidious onset and is usually diagnosed in the middle and late stages. Although transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) is the preferred option for treating middle- and advanced-stage PHC, it has limited efficacy in killing tumor cells and poor long-term efficacy. TACE plus percutaneous microwave coagulation therapy (PMCT) is more effective than interventional therapy alone and can improve survival time. However, there are few reports on the effects of TACE and PMCT on serum marker levels and the prognosis of patients with advanced PHC. To investigate the effect of PMCT + TACE on serum tumor markers and the prognosis of middle-late PHC. This retrospective study included 150 patients with middle-late PHC admitted to Zhongshan People's Hospital between March 2018 and February 2021. Patients were divided into a single group (treated with TACE, n = 75) and a combined group (treated with TACE + PMCT, n = 75). Before and after treatment, the clinical efficacy and serum tumor marker levels [carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9), alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)] of both groups were observed. The 1-year survival rates and prognostic factors of the two groups were analyzed. The combined group had 21 and 35 cases of complete remission (CR) and partial remission (PR), respectively. The single group had 13 and 25 cases of CR and PR, respectively. After 4 wk of treatment, the serum CA19-9, CEA, and AFP levels in the single and combined groups decreased, with the decrease in the combined group being more significant (P < 0.05). The 1-year survival rate of the combined group (80.00%) was higher than that of the single group (60.00%) (P < 0.05). The average survival time within 1 year in the combined group was 299.38 ± 61.13 d, longer than that in the single group (214.41 ± 72.97 d, P < 0.05). COX analysis revealed that tumor diameter, tumor number, and the treatment method were prognostic factors for patients with middle-late PHC (P < 0.05). TACE + PMCT is effective in treating patients with mid-late PHC. It reduces the levels of tumor markers, prolongs survival, and improves prognosis.

Serum levels of carbohydrate antigen 125 in patients with heart failure and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: a retrospective analysis.

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) combined with heart failure (HF) has become a serious disease that threatens human health. Therapeutic interventions targeting OSAS have been shown to improve outcomes in patients with HF, so the identification of severe OSAS in HF is critical. Carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125) is associated with inflammation and volume overload. The levels of CA125 are elevated in the serum of patients with HF and might be further elevated in patients with HF and OSAS. The aim of this study was to measure CA125 levels in patients with HF with and without OSAS and to analyze affecting factors. In this single-center retrospective cohort study, a total of 95 patients diagnosed with HF hospitalized in Zhongda Hospital from April 2021 to April 2022 were recruited, including 55 patients with OSAS and 40 patients without OSAS. Participants with a history of central sleep apnea syndrome, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, tumors, severe infection, or who were pregnant were excluded. The histories of the participants were recorded, and laboratory examinations were performed. Binary logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the relationship between serum CA125 levels and OSAS in patients with HF. The serum CA125 levels were higher in the HF + OSAS group than in the HF group (29.60 vs. 9.68 U/mL, P<0.001). According to the univariate analysis, CA125 (>35 U/mL) was significantly related to pleural effusion, acute HF, apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels. Finally, the AHI demonstrated statistical significance in multiple analyses (OR 1.070, 95% CI: 1.019-1.124, P=0.006). Spearman rank correlation coefficient analysis showed that CA125 was positively correlated with AHI, and Ln(CA125) (Ln is the natural logarithm based on e) gradually increased with increasing AHI (r=0.551, P<0.0001). The levels of CA125 were further increased in patients with HF and OSAS, and CA125 (>35 U/mL) was positively correlated with AHI. As a biomarker associated with inflammation and congestion, serum CA125 may have certain value in the diagnosis of patients with HF combined with OSAS.

Association of elevated serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 levels with extensive interstitial lung disease in patients with systemic sclerosis: A cross-sectional study.

To assess the usefulness of carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) as a biomarker for systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD), using serum samples and clinical parameters of patients with SSc. Patients with SSc admitted to Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital between 2010 and 2021 and those who underwent chest computed tomography (CT) were included. Patients were diagnosed with ILD based on chest CT findings, and SSc-ILD was categorized as either a limited or extensive disease based on chest CT and pulmonary function test findings. Serum CA19-9 levels were measured in 56 patients with SSc and in 32 healthy individuals. Additionally, we evaluated the difference in serum CA19-9 levels between the groups, the correlation with ILD area and pulmonary function, and discriminative performance to diagnose extensive ILD. Of the 56 patients with SSc, 40 (71.4%) had ILD, and 17 (30.4%) were classified as having extensive disease. Serum CA19-9 levels were significantly elevated in patients with extensive disease compared to those with limited disease (median [interquartile range]: 25.7 U/mL [10.1-50.8] vs. 8.8 U/mL [4.5-17.6], p = .02) and correlated with ILD area (r = .30, p = .02). There was no significant correlation between serum CA19-9 level and pulmonary function. The cutoff of CA19-9 for the diagnosis of the extensive disease was determined to be 19.8 U/mL, with a sensitivity of 64% and specificity of 82% and an area under the curve of 0.74 (95% confidence interval 0.58-0.90). The serum CA19-9 level may be a useful marker for identifying patients with SSc-ILD with extensive disease.

The value of color Doppler ultrasonography combined with serum tumor markers in differential diagnosis of gastric stromal tumor and gastric cancer.

This study aimed to explore the value of color Doppler ultrasonography combined with carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) in differential diagnosis of gastric stromal tumor (GST) and gastric cancer (GC). An analysis of the clinical data of 180 patients with clinically suspected gastric space occupying lesions. According to the postoperative pathological results, 180 suspected gastric space-occupying lesion patients were divided into GST group (n = 83) and GC group (n = 97). Color Doppler ultrasonography, serum tumor markers CEA and CA19-9 were compared. The research results showed that serum CEA and CA19-9 levels were lower in patients with GST group than those with GC group (both P < 0.001). With postoperative pathology as the gold standard, detection rates of GST and GC by combination of color Doppler ultrasound (CDUS), serum CEA, and CA19-9 were higher than those of each index alone (both P < 0.001). There was no difference between detection rates of GST and GC by combination of CDUS, serum CEA, and CA19-9 (P = 0.058). Color Doppler ultrasonography combined with serum tumor markers CEA and CA19-9 tests has a certain differential diagnostic value for GST and GC, which may provide a reliable reference basis for clinical diagnosis and treatment.

Association of CA-125 with markers of congestion, and effect of empagliflozin on CA-125 in patients with type 2 diabetes, or prediabetes, and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (SUGAR-DM-HF)

Abstract Background Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors reduce the risk of heart failure hospitalisation and cardiovascular death in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). However, their effects on carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA-125) are uncertain. CA-125 has a potential role in HFrEF in the assessment of congestion, guiding decongestive therapies, and predicting outcome. Purpose This exploratory biomarker substudy of the SUGAR-DM-HF trial investigated the relationship of CA-125 levels with markers of congestion, and the effect of the SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin on serum CA-125 levels. Methods We conducted a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial investigating the effects of empagliflozin in patients with New York Heart Association functional class II-IV, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤40%, and type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.[1] Patients were randomly assigned 1:1 to empagliflozin 10mg daily or placebo. Blood biomarker samples were collected at baseline, weeks 12 and 36. Other measures of congestion assessed included cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR), kidney magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), lung ultrasound (LUS), and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). Results Among 105 patients [mean age 68.7 (SD, 11.1) years, 77 (73.3%) male, 82 (78.1%) diabetes and 23 (21.9%) prediabetes, mean LVEF 32.5% (9.8%)], median [IQR] CA-125 was 11.2 [8.9-17.6] U/mL. At baseline, those with higher CA-125 had a longer duration of diabetes, higher heart rate, lower LVEF, higher N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), were more likely to have a pleural effusion and be on a loop diuretic, but serum creatinine was similar. At baseline, CA-125 levels weakly correlated with NT-proBNP, the presence of a pleural effusion, number of B-lines, inferior vena cava (IVC) diameter, tricuspid regurgitation velocity, E/e’ average, apparent extracellular volume (aECV) of the right whole kidney,[2] and total body water (FIGURE 1). CA-125 levels were not significantly different between groups at week 12 or 36 (FIGURE 2). The beneficial effect of empagliflozin on reducing left ventricular end-systolic volume index (LVESVi) was not modified by baseline CA-125 (p interaction = 0.93). Change in CA-125 was not associated with change in the co-primary outcomes (LVESVi and left ventricular global longitudinal strain) at week 36, nor with change in NT-proBNP or change in body weight at week 12 or 36. Conclusion Among patients with HFrEF, CA-125 levels were not strongly associated with markers of congestion assessed with CMR, kidney MRI, TTE, LUS and BIA. CA-125 levels were not different between groups at week 12 or 36, although this trial was not powered for this outcome.Correlation heatmap (Spearman’s rho).Change in CA-125 levels.

Serum basic fibroblast growth factor and interleukin-1β predict the effect of first-line chemotherapy in patients with advanced gastric cancer.

The incidence and mortality rates of gastric cancer in China are the second-highest in the world, and most patients with gastric cancer lose their chance of surgery by the time of their diagnosis. To explore the predictive potential of serum basic fibroblast growth factor and interleukin-1β levels for the effect of first-line chemotherapy in patients with advanced gastric cancer. From the gastric cancer patients admitted to our hospital from May 2019 to April 2023, 84 patients were selected and randomly and equally assigned to the experimental or control group. The FLOT group received the FLOT chemotherapy regimen (composed of oxaliplatin + calcium folinate + fluorouracil + paclitaxel), while the SOX group received the SOX chemotherapy regimen (composed of oxaliplatin + tiga capsules). The clinical efficacy, tumor marker levels, adverse reactions, and survival rates of the two groups were compared 7 days after the end of the relevant treatments. The target effective rate of the FLOT group was 54.76%, which was much higher than that of the SOX group (33.33%; P < 0.05). After treatment, both the groups demonstrated lower levels of cancer antigen (CEA), carbohydrate antigen 199 (CA199), and peptide tissue antigen (TPS). For several patients before treatment (P < 0.05). Third and fourth grades. In terms of adverse reactions, the level of white blood cells in both the groups was lower. Moreover, the incidence of hand-foot skin reactions in these two study groups was lower (P < 0.05), while those of peripheral neuritis, vomiting, diarrhea, and abnormal liver function were significant (P < 0.05). No statistically significant difference was noted between the two groups (P < 0.05). The 1-year survival rate was higher in the FLOT group (P < 0.05). The FLOT regimen was effective in reducing the serum CEA, CA199, and TPS levels as well as in improving the 1-year survival rate of patients with good tolerability, making it worthy of clinical promotion and application.