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ArticleBMC cancer2024

Clinical application of serum tumor abnormal protein in prostate cancer patients.

Liusong Fu, Chi Zhang, Zewen Wang, Wei Tao, Jin Zhu, Yibin Zhou, Chuanyang Sun, Boxin Xue, Mengqi Yu, Lijun Xu and 1 more

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Liusong Fu *Department of Urology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Chi Zhang *Department of Urology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Zewen Wang *Department of Urology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Wei TaoDepartment of Urology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Jin ZhuDepartment of Urology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Yibin ZhouDepartment of Urology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Chuanyang SunDepartment of Urology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Boxin XueDepartment of Urology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Mengqi YuDepartment of Urology, Changzhou Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Changzhou, China. 13091618791@163.com.
Lijun XuDepartment of Urology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China. xulijun7313079@163.com.
Yachen ZangDepartment of Urology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China. zangyachen@126.com.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 81802572
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo explore the clinical value of tumor abnormal protein (TAP) in the diagnosis and prognosis evaluation of prostate cancer.

methodsThis study enrolled a total of 265 patients who underwent prostate biopsy procedures from December 2017. TAP levels were assayed in their blood samples using a validated TAP testing kit. Comprehensive pathological assessments, including Gleason scores, TNM staging, and AJCC prognosis stages, were conducted on prostate cancer patients. Further analysis was carried out to examine the correlation between TAP expression levels and various clinical characteristics.

resultsA significantly elevated TAP concentration was discerned in prostate cancer patients relative to those with benign prostate hyperplasia. Moreover, a significantly elevated TAP expression was detected in prostate cancer patients with high Gleason score (≥ 8) and advanced stages (III and IV), as compared to those with Gleason scores of 6 and 7 and lower stages (I and II). When diagnosing prostate cancer in gray area of PSA, TAP demonstrated superior diagnostic capabilities over PSA alone, with higher diagnostic sensitivity, specificity and accuracy than fPSA/tPSA ratio. Additionally, post-surgical or hormonal treatment, there was a marked reduction in TAP expression level among prostate cancer patients.

conclusionThe assessment of TAP presents itself as a promising tool for early diagnosis and holds potential for sensitivity in monitoring treatment reponse in prostate cancer patients.

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Biomarkers, TumorNeoplasm GradingProstatic NeoplasmsAgedHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm ProteinsNeoplasm StagingPrognosisProstate-Specific AntigenSensitivity and SpecificityBiomarkers, TumorNeoplasm ProteinsProstate-Specific AntigenDiagnosisProstate cancerTumor abnormal proteinTumor marker

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PMID38822321
PMCPMC11143626

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