IGF-I and IGFBP-3 levels and their correlations with carcinoembryonic antigen in colorectal cancer patients
Background: Colorectal cancer is one of the most frequently seen cancers worldwide. Currently, CEA is the most commonly used tumor marker in colorectal cancer. The changes in IGF/IGFBP equilibrium is also known to cause carcinogenesis. In this study, we aimed to monitor IGF-I/IGFBP-3 levels, the cha...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2018-03-01
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Series: | Alexandria Journal of Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090506816301592 |