Changes in plasma TIMP-1 levels after resection for primary colorectal cancer

C. Frederiksen, A.F. Lomholt, G.J. Davis, B.L. Dowell, M.A. Blankenstein, I.J. Christensen, Nils Brünner, H.J. Nielsen

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    Abstract

    BACKGROUND: Increased plasma levels of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMP-1) are associated with poor outcome in colorectal cancer (CRC), however postoperative changes in plasma TIMP-1 levels after resections for CRC have not been thoroughly evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Plasma samples were collected from 45 patients with primary CRC, preoperatively, 2 hours after surgery, and at days 1, 2, 7, 28, 45, 60, 75 and 90 after surgery. TIMP-1 and CEA levels were determined using the ARCHITECT Immunoanalyzer. RESULTS: Postoperatively, the mean (geometric) TIMP-1 level increased and had a maximum level at day 1 (p < 0.0001). The mean TIMP-1 level then declined to a level at day 90 similar to the mean preoperative level. CONCLUSION: A mean decline in plasma TIMP-1 levels was not observed within 90 days. However, individual significant reductions of plasma TIMP-1 levels did occur within 28-60 days postoperatively.
    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftAnticancer Research
    Vol/bind29
    Udgave nummer1
    Sider (fra-til)75-82
    Antal sider8
    ISSN0250-7005
    StatusUdgivet - 2009

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