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ArticleSystematic reviews2016

Association between mesothelin expression and survival outcomes in patients with triple-negative breast cancer: a protocol for a systematic review.

Mei Wang, Aihua Li, Guangwen Sun, Lawrence Mbuagbaw, Susan Reid, Peter J Lovrics, Lehana Thabane

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Article in Systematic reviews, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

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  3. Silence of α1-Antitrypsin Inhibits Migration and Proliferation of Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cells.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2018
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Mei WangDepartment of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8S 4K1, Ontario, Canada.
Aihua LiDepartment of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8S 4K1, Ontario, Canada.
Guangwen SunDundas Valley Secondary School, Hamilton, Canada.
Lawrence MbuagbawDepartment of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8S 4K1, Ontario, Canada.
Susan ReidGeneral Surgery, Juravinski Hospital, 711 Concession St. E, Hamilton, L8V 1C3, ON, Canada.
Peter J LovricsDepartment of Surgery, Surgical Outcomes Research Centre, McMaster University and St. Joseph's Healthcare, 50 Charlton Avenue East, Hamilton, ON, L8N 4A6, Canada.
Lehana ThabaneDepartment of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8S 4K1, Ontario, Canada. thabanl@mcmaster.ca.
McMaster University · CASt. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton · CACentral Hospital of Yaoundé · CMJuravinski Hospital · CA

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMesothelin is a membrane-bound glycoprotein. Although the biologic function of mesothelin is not very clear, researchers have found that it plays a role in the survival, proliferation, and migration of tumor cells. Identified as a tumor-associated biomarker, mesothelin is more often overexpressed in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) than in common luminal breast tumor subtype or normal tissues. The objective of this review is to determine the association between the expression of mesothelin and overall survival in patients with TNBC. METHODS/

designWe will search the following electronic databases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), PubMed, and Web of Science with no time or language restriction. Prospective or retrospective longitudinal studies that investigate mesothelin expression in TNBC or the prognosis of TNBC with mesothelin baseline measurement will be selected. Two reviewers will independently assess every abstract or full text for inclusion. Data on clinical outcomes, as well as on study design, research setting, study population, demographic characteristics of the participants, and methodological quality, will be extracted using a structured codebook developed by the authors. A pooled measure of associations will be assessed through meta-analyses if appropriate. Heterogeneity across the included studies will be evaluated using the I (2) statistics. Findings will be reported according to the Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (MOOSE) guidelines and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. The quality of evidence and risk of bias of the studies will be evaluated. DISCUSSION: The aim of this systematic review is to synthesize the evidence regarding the association between the expression of mesothelin and the survival outcomes of patients with TNBC. A better understanding of the expression frequency and prognostic value of mesothelin in TNBC will be essential to identifying a novel therapeutic target. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION: PROSPERO CRD42016036212.

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Biomarkers, TumorFemaleGPI-Linked ProteinsHumansMesothelinPrognosisResearch DesignSystematic Reviews as TopicTriple Negative Breast NeoplasmsBiomarkers, TumorGPI-Linked ProteinsMesothelinMesothelinMeta-analysisSurvivalSystematic reviewTriple-negative breast cancer

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