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Publication Name World Journal of Clinical Oncology
Manuscript ID 121169
Country Pakistan
Category Oncology
Manuscript Type Opinion Review
Article Title Role of tumor markers and cytokines in the pathogenesis of lung cancer
Manuscript Source Invited Manuscript
All Author List Maria Tariq, Aqsa Sattar, Amber Khalid, Minahil Azam, Mehak Mehmood, Ramsha Hafeez and Saira Rafaqat
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Corresponding Author Saira Rafaqat, PhD, Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University, Near Wapda Flats, Jail Road, Jubilee Town, Lahore 54000, Pakistan. saera.rafaqat@gmail.com
Key Words Lung cancer; Tumor markers; Cytokines; Pathogenesis; Clinical implications
Core Tip Numerous tumor markers and cytokines have been identified and investigated in relation to lung cancer development and progression. However, we focused on carcinoembryonic antigen, squamous cell carcinoma, cytokeratin 19 fragment, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, interferon-γ, interleukin (IL)-1, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 and neuron-specific enolase in the pathogenesis of lung cancer.
Citation Tariq M, Sattar A, Khalid A, Azam M, Mehmood M, Hafeez R, Rafaqat S. Role of tumor markers and cytokines in the pathogenesis of lung cancer. World J Clin Oncol 2026; In press
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2026-03-18 07:40
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ISSN 2218-4333 (online)
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