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The Role Of Gdf15 In Ovarian Cancer, Daisy I. Izaguirre
The Role Of Gdf15 In Ovarian Cancer, Daisy I. Izaguirre
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Growth Differentiation Factor 15 (GDF15) is induced in situations such as stress, inflammation, treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as other therapeutic agents. As a secreted protein, GDF15 is seen as a potential biomarker in several types of cancer as well as in other diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis. In ovarian cancer, high GDF15 serum levels correspond to poor survival. It has further been shown to be expressed at higher levels in serum in ovarian cancer patients post-chemotherapy than pre-chemotherapy.
The overall 5-year survival for ovarian cancer is 46%, as a result of late diagnosis …