[Early proteomics in ovarian cancer: myth or reality?]

Biomed Khim. 2003 Jan-Feb;49(1):2-7.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Literature data summarizing new approaches and importance of early ovary cancer diagnostics have been reviewed. Alpha-feta-protein (AFP) and SA125 were the most reliable markers for determination of early ovary cancer stages. Nevertheless, these markers don't reflect the disease stage, malignance and they don't possess sufficient specificity. New methodical approaches have recently been introduced. They include combination of 2-D electrophoresis with mass-spectrometry. These methods allow to inventory and identify almost all proteins of various tissues. Using these methods for scanning proteins from biopsies of ovary cancer tissues new markers have been discovered.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis*
  • CA-125 Antigen / analysis
  • Electrophoresis, Gel, Two-Dimensional
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / metabolism*
  • Proteomics / methods*
  • alpha-Fetoproteins / analysis

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • CA-125 Antigen
  • alpha-Fetoproteins