Colon Cancer

Data on colon cancer reported by A. Kumor and co-researchers

Published in Cancer Weekly, March 17th, 2009

According to a study from Lodz, Poland, "Leptin, adiponectin, and resistin are the proteins secreted by adipocytes, which affects the metabolism. While the role of leptin in colon carcinogenesis is documented, the effect of adiponectin and resistin remains unclear."

"It has been indicated that while leptin may potentiate the cancer cells growth, adiponectin and resistin may act oppositely. The aim of this study is to determine the concentration of leptin, adiponectin, and resistin in patients with adenomatous polyps and colorectal cancer. The serum concentration investigated adipohormones had been measured with ELISA in 37 patients with colorectal adenomas, 36 with...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-03-17)

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