Elevated serum levels of sialyl Lewis X (sLe X ) and inflammatory mediators in patients with breast cancer

ConclusionElevated serum sLeX was associated with invasive cancer but not DCIS. High serum sLeX levels were associated with inflammatory mediators and may play a role in facilitating local invasion of breast tumor. Furthermore, serum MCP-1, IP-10 and sLeX may have prognostic value in breast cancer.
Source: Breast Cancer Research and Treatment - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research