Association of serum PD-L1 and IGFBP-2 levels with prognosis in patients with esophageal carcinoma

Pak J Pharm Sci. 2024 Nov-Dec;37(6):1315-1321.

Abstract

This study investigates the prognostic value of serum biomarkers PD-L1 and IGFBP-2 in patients with esophageal carcinoma. It finds a significant positive correlation between these biomarkers and established tumor markers CEA and CYFRA21-1. The 3-year survival rate for the patient cohort was 45.10%, with deceased patients showing significantly higher levels of PD-L1 and IGFBP-2. ROC analysis indicates a strong predictive value for these biomarkers, with combined use potentially enhancing diagnostic accuracy. Kaplan-Meier curves reveal lower survival rates for patients with high biomarker expression. The study suggests that PD-L1 and IGFBP-2 could be valuable for clinical management and prognostic evaluation of esophageal carcinoma patients.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Antigens, Neoplasm / blood
  • B7-H1 Antigen* / blood
  • Biomarkers, Tumor* / blood
  • Carcinoembryonic Antigen / blood
  • Esophageal Neoplasms* / blood
  • Esophageal Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Neoplasms* / mortality
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 2* / blood
  • Kaplan-Meier Estimate
  • Keratin-19 / blood
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prognosis

Substances

  • B7-H1 Antigen
  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 2
  • CD274 protein, human
  • IGFBP2 protein, human
  • Antigens, Neoplasm
  • antigen CYFRA21.1
  • Keratin-19
  • Carcinoembryonic Antigen