Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Cytokines and Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: Exploring Their Relationship with Molecular Subtypes and Prognosis. |
| Authors: |
Gutierrez-Sainz, Laura, Heredia-Soto, Victoria, Rodríguez-García, Ana Margarita, Crespo Sánchez, María Gema, Serrano-Olmedo, María Gemma, Molero-Luis, Marta, Losantos-García, Itsaso, Ghanem, Ismael, Pérez-Wert, Pablo, Custodio, Ana, Mendiola, Marta, Feliu, Jaime |
| Source: |
International Journal of Molecular Sciences; Sep2024, Vol. 25 Issue 17, p9368, 20p |
| Subject Terms: |
TRANSFORMING growth factors-beta, PANCREATIC duct, OVERALL survival, PROGNOSIS, PROGRESSION-free survival |
| Abstract: |
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is characterized by its poor prognosis. The current challenge remains the absence of predictive biomarkers. Cytokines are crucial factors in the pathogenesis and prognosis of PDAC. Furthermore, there is growing interest in differentiating between molecular subtypes of PDAC. The aim of our study is to evaluate the association between the analyzed cytokines and the molecular subtypes of PDAC and to determine their prognostic value. Cytokine levels were measured in 73 patients, and molecular subtypes were analyzed in 34 of these patients. Transforming Growth Factor Beta 2 (TGF-β2) levels were independently associated with the basal-like and null subtypes. In patients with locally advanced and metastatic PDAC, elevated levels of interleukin (IL)-1α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-9, and IL-15 were associated with a higher risk of progression during first-line treatment, and increased levels of IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-9, and IL-15 were related to increased mortality. Furthermore, a significant association was observed between higher percentiles of IL-6 and IL-8 and shorter progression-free survival (PFS) during first-line treatment, and between higher percentiles of IL-8 and shorter overall survival (OS). In the multivariate analysis, only elevated levels of IL-8 were independently associated with a higher risk of progression during first-line treatment and mortality. In conclusion, the results of our study suggest that cytokine expression varies according to the molecular subtype of PDAC and that cytokines also play a relevant role in patient prognosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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