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ArticleContemporary oncology (Poznan, Poland)2014

Analysis of the involvement of cytokines in allergy and breast cancer association.

Małgorzata E Kowalczewska, Anna Brożyna, Wojciech Jóźwicki, Krzysztof Pławski, Michał Przybyszewski, Sylwia Wrotek, Zbigniew Bartuzi, Wiesław Kozak

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Article in Contemporary oncology (Poznan, Poland), 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Małgorzata E KowalczewskaDepartment of Immunology Faculty of Biology and Environment Protection Nicolaus Copernicus University, Torun, Poland.
Anna BrożynaDepartment of Tumor Pathology and Pathomorphology, Oncology Center - Prof. Franciszek Łukaszczyk Memorial Hospital, The Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum of Nicolaus Copernicus University, Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Wojciech JóźwickiDepartment of Tumor Pathology and Pathomorphology, Oncology Center - Prof. Franciszek Łukaszczyk Memorial Hospital, The Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum of Nicolaus Copernicus University, Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Krzysztof PławskiDepartment of Breast Cancer and Reconstructive Surgery, Oncology Center - Prof. Franciszek Łukaszczyk Memorial Hospital, Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Michał PrzybyszewskiDepartment of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Medicine, The Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum of Nicolaus Copernicus University, Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Sylwia WrotekDepartment of Immunology Faculty of Biology and Environment Protection Nicolaus Copernicus University, Torun, Poland.
Zbigniew BartuziDepartment of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Medicine, The Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum of Nicolaus Copernicus University, Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Wiesław KozakDepartment of Immunology Faculty of Biology and Environment Protection Nicolaus Copernicus University, Torun, Poland.
Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz · PLNicolaus Copernicus University · PLMemorial Hospital · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aim of the studyThe existence of a correlation between allergy disorders and cancer diseases has been confirmed by several epidemiological studies. Although the molecular mechanism involved in this phenomenon remains unknown, there are data indicating that certain cytokines, engaged in allergic processes, have antineoplastic activities. The aim of the present study was to explore the association between advanced breast cancer and allergic state on the molecular level. MATERIAL AND

methodsWe determined and compared the mRNA and protein expression of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-4, IL-6, and interferon-γ (IFN-γ), cytokines known for antitumor properties, in the blood of advanced breast cancer patients and individuals with allergic diseases related to type 2 response. In addition, we performed an in vitro assay of reactivity of peripheral blood mononuclear cells after exogenous antigen stimulation. As a preliminary to molecular analysis we conducted a questionnaire study concerning the incidence of allergy among breast cancer patients and healthy subjects without malignancy.

resultsThe results of the survey study revealed a negative relation between breast cancer and allergy prevalence. Subsequent molecular analysis, however, did not show statistically significant differences in cytokines mRNA and protein expression levels between allergic patients and those with malignancy. The in vitro reactivity test also did not reveal marked differences between IL-1β, IL-4 and IL-6 production after PBMC triggering with exogenous antigen.

conclusionsWe concluded that the studied cytokines (IL-1β, IL-4, IL-6, and IFN-γ) are not engaged in breast cancer-allergy negative relation.

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allergybreast cancercytokinesmRNA expressionperipheral blood mononuclear cells

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