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ArticleCancer biomarkers : section A of Disease markers2021

Significant difference of c-type lectin-like receptor 2 between colorectal cancer and polyp subgroups.

Meng-Lin Zhang, Wen-Juan Huang, Chen-Xi Yue, Ming-Ming Li, Na Li, Rui-Tao Wang, Rui Xie

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Article in Cancer biomarkers : section A of Disease markers, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Meng-Lin ZhangDepartment of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
Wen-Juan HuangDepartment of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
Chen-Xi YueDepartment of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
Ming-Ming LiDepartment of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
Na LiDepartment of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
Rui-Tao WangDepartment of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
Rui XieDepartment of Digestive Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
Harbin Medical University · CNThird Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University · CN

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Abstract

backgroundPlatelets play a key role in tumor progression and metastasis. C-type lectin-like receptor 2 (CLEC-2) is the receptor expressed on platelets and the marker of platelet activation.

objectiveThis study aims to determine whether soluble CLEC-2 levels differ between patients with benign colorectal polyps and those with colorectal cancer (CRC).

methodsWe measured plasma soluble CLEC-2 by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in 150 patients with colorectal polyps, 150 CRC patients without metastasis, 150 CRC liver metastasis, and 150 control subjects.

resultsThe CRC patients had higher soluble CLEC-2 levels than patients with colorectal polyps (p< 0.001). Moreover, CRC patients with liver metastases displayed higher CLEC-2 levels than those in CRC patients without metastases (p< 0.001). In the CRC patients, CLEC-2 levels were correlated with lymph node metastasis and advanced stage. In the patients with polyps, there was a significant difference in CLEC-2 levels among patients with hyperplastic polyp, sessile serrated adenoma, and traditional serrated adenoma (p< 0.001). The ROC curve analysis revealed CLEC-2 had an optimal sensitivity of 77.3% and specificity of 94.6% for the screening of CRC, and sensitivity of 71.0% and specificity of 76.7% for the differential diagnosis of colorectal polyps and CRC.

conclusionsCRC patients have higher CLEC-2 levels than patients with colorectal polyps and healthy controls. Moreover, there is a significant difference in CLEC-2 levels among polyp subtypes. Further research is warranted.

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Colonic PolypsColorectal NeoplasmsFemaleHumansLectins, C-TypeMaleMass ScreeningMiddle AgedRisk FactorsLectins, C-TypeColorectal cancerc-type lectin-like receptor 2polyps

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