Study of oxidative stress in ovarian cancer
Journal Title: Medical Science Pulse - Year 2018, Vol 12, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common form of cancer in the world and is often asymptomatic in its early stages. Development of ovarian cancer-specific biomarkers for the early detection of disease could improve the current dismal survival rate. Evaluation of serum carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and oxidative stress in ovarian carcinoma patients may improve the prognosis of the disease through earlier detection. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to find the relative risk of ovarian cancer in patients screened for CA125, ALP, Nitric oxide (NO) and Malondialdehyde (MDA) as a marker for lipid peroxidation. Material and methods: 451 subjects with ovarian cancer were screened for serum CA125 levels using a chemiluminescence analyser, out of which 164 showed values above 21 U/ml. 80 subjects with higher values were further analysed for MDA and NO using spectrophotometry and ALP by fully automated chemistry analyser. Results: The selected 80 subjects with CA125 values above 74 U/ml had increased ALP, NO and MDA, also showing positive correlation amongst these parameters. Conclusions: Benefits of CA125 screening vary with age group according to blood CA125 levels. Enzyme ALP levels are elevated with higher values of CA125. MDA and NO indicate oxidative stress and increase as the ovarian marker values increase. Positive correlation amongst the parameters indicates a significant increase in oxidative stress in ovarian cancer. For women with various CA125 levels in different age groups, screening and treatment depends upon individual decision and clinical examination.<br/><br/>
Authors and Affiliations
Bhivapure V. Rashmi, Tayade B. Mukund, Dalvi M. Shubhangi, Yeram Neelam, Patil W. Vinayak
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