Open AccessSerum IL-6, TNFα and CRP levels in Greek colorectal cancer patients: Prognostic implications
Author(s) -
Nikolaos Nikiteas,
Νikolaos Tzanakis,
Maria Gazouli,
George Rallis,
Kessaris Daniilidis,
George Theodoropoulos,
Alkiviadis Kostakis,
George Peros
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.v11.i11.1639
Subject(s) - medicine , colorectal cancer , tumor necrosis factor alpha , clinical significance , gastroenterology , c reactive protein , tumor necrosis factor α , cancer , oncology , inflammation
The significance of preoperative serum IL-6, TNFalpha and CRP levels in the progression of colorectal cancer (CRC) has not been fully elucidated. Our intention was to investigate their role and identify their prognostic significance.