Clinical significance of serum interleukin-17 levels in colorectal cancer patients
JOURNAL OF BUON, vol.21, no.5, pp.1137-1145, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 21 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2016
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF BUON
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.1137-1145
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Purpose: The proinflammatory cytokine, interleukin-17 (IL-17) plays a potent role in T-cell mediated angiogenesis and promotes tumorigenicity. The objective of this study was to determine the clinical outcomes of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients in relation to serum IL-17 levels.