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ArticleBioMed research international2026

Serum Interleukin-35 Levels in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Salivary Gland Tumors: Implications for Early Detection and Prognosis.

Maryam Zahed, Sara Maroofi, Jannan Ghapanchi, Bijan Khademi, Abbas Ghaderi, Mohamad Javad Fattahi, Niloofar Hayati, Fardad Khoubani

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Maryam ZahedOral and Dental Disease Research Center, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, sums.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5047-4018
Sara MaroofiDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, sums.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1388-3883
Jannan GhapanchiOral and Dental Disease Research Center, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, sums.ac.ir.
Bijan KhademiDepartment of Ear, Nose, Throat, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, sums.ac.ir.
Abbas GhaderiShiraz Institute for Cancer Research, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, sums.ac.ir.
Mohamad Javad FattahiShiraz Institute for Cancer Research, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, sums.ac.ir.
Niloofar HayatiStudent Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, sums.ac.ir.
Fardad KhoubaniStudent Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, sums.ac.ir.

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Abstract

Background: Oral cancer, particularly oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), is a major global health concern, with late-stage diagnoses significantly lowering survival rates. Salivary gland tumors (SGTs), though less common, pose diagnostic challenges due to their varied presentation. This study investigates the role of interleukin-35 (IL-35) in OSCC and SGTs, aimed at assessing its potential as a biomarker for early detection and prognosis. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted, including 65 OSCC patients, 65 SGTs patients, and 50 healthy individuals as a control group. Inclusion criteria included age over 18 years, negative HPV confirmation, and histopathologically confirmed cancer diagnosis (SGT or OSCC). Blood samples were collected from all participants. Serum IL-35 levels were measured using the ELISA kit. Results: IL-35 levels varied significantly between the groups ( Conclusions: The study indicates that IL-35 levels are notably reduced in SGTs compared to healthy individuals. However, no significant difference was observed between benign and malignant SGTs. The absence of significant correlation in OSCC patients suggests that IL-35 may have a minor role in this type of cancer, highlighting the potential need for other biomarkers to improve early detection.

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Biomarkers, TumorCarcinoma, Squamous CellInterleukinsMouth NeoplasmsSalivary Gland NeoplasmsAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesEarly Detection of CancerFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisBiomarkers, Tumorinterleukin-35, humanInterleukinsinterleukin-35oral squamous cell carcinomasalivary gland tumors

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PMID41635289
PMCPMC12862003

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