Open AccessAlterations in plasma lipid profile patterns in oral cancer
Author(s) -
Mahesh Neerupakam,
Ravi Kiran Alaparthi,
Sivan Sathish,
Sudheer A Katta,
Naveen Polisetty,
Srikanth Damera
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of indian academy of oral medicine and radiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0975-1572
pISSN - 0972-1363
DOI - 10.4103/0972-1363.145004
Subject(s) - lipid profile , medicine , very low density lipoprotein , cholesterol , cancer , lipoprotein , endocrinology , population , environmental health
Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the alterations in the plasma lipid profile patterns in oral cancer patients and controls. Materials and Methods: The study population comprised of 15 oral cancer patients and 15 controls. The lipid profile patterns, such as, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), Very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) lipoprotein, and triglycerides were estimated in both the groups. Changes in the plasma lipid profiles of both groups were compared. Results: This study evaluated all the plasma lipid profile patterns in both the groups. A significant decrease in the total cholesterol and HDL was observed in oral cancer subjects when compared with the control groups. Conclusion: Lipids are the major cell membrane components, which are essential for various biological functions, such as, maintaining cell integrity, cell growth, and division of normal and malignant cells. The lower plasma lipid status may be a useful indicator for initial changes occurring in neoplastic cells