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ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Interleukin Dynamics and Their Correlation with Tumor Aggressiveness in Colorectal Carcinoma.

Elena-Teodora Tâlvan, Liviuta Budișan, Călin Ilie Mohor, Valentin Grecu, Ioana Berindan-Neagoe, Victor Cristea, George Oprinca, Adrian Cristian

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Article in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. 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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Elena-Teodora TâlvanFaculty of Medicine, "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania.
Liviuta BudișanResearch Center for Functional Genomic, Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-5725-662X
Călin Ilie MohorFaculty of Medicine, "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania.
Valentin GrecuFaculty of Engineering, "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, 550025 Sibiu, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-3997-1691
Ioana Berindan-NeagoeResearch Center for Functional Genomic, Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-5828-1325
Victor CristeaResearch Center for Functional Genomic, Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
George OprincaFaculty of Medicine, "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-2965-3713
Adrian CristianFaculty of Medicine, "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major global health concern, with tumor progression closely influenced by inflammatory mechanisms and cytokine signaling. This study investigates the serum expression levels of interleukins IL-8, IL-17A, and IL-33 in patients with colon cancer, analyzing their association with tumor grade and depth of invasion. The cohort included 42 patients stratified by tumor differentiation (G1-G3) and various invasion types. ELISA assays revealed that IL-8 levels were highest in well-differentiated tumors and in cases of submucosal and serosal invasion, suggesting a key role in early stage inflammation and angiogenesis. IL-17A and IL-33 levels declined progressively with tumor dedifferentiation and increased invasion depth, indicating immune suppression in advanced stages. Multiple regression analyses highlighted a nonlinear, significant relationship between IL-8 and IL-17A, whereas IL-33 showed no direct correlation with other interleukins. A combined model incorporating IL-8, IL-17A, IL-33, and tumor grade accounted for over 70% of IL-17A variability, underscoring their interactive role in CRC biology. These findings support the potential utility of interleukins as biomarkers and therapeutic targets for stratified CRC management.

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Colorectal NeoplasmsInterleukin-17Interleukin-33Interleukin-8InterleukinsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkers, TumorFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm InvasivenessBiomarkers, TumorCXCL8 protein, humanIL17A protein, humanIL33 protein, humanInterleukin-17Interleukin-33Interleukin-8Interleukinsbiomarkerscancer progressioncolorectal cancerinterleukinsinvasiveness

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PMID40725273
PMCPMC12295990

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