Circulating CD16+ CD56+ Natural Killer Cells in Colorectal Cancer and Their Correlation with Survival
Malawi Medical Journal, cilt.37, sa.4, ss.250-254, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 37 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2025
- Doi Numarası: 10.4314/mmj.v37i4.8
- Dergi Adı: Malawi Medical Journal
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, MEDLINE, Directory of Open Access Journals
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.250-254
- Anahtar Kelimeler: carcino-embryonic antigen, Natural killer cells, immune system, colorectal cancer
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background Natural killer cells, which play a role in the innate immune system, are cells in the early defence system against infections and tumours. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of NK cells in stage 3 colorectal cancer (CRC) and their relationships to serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels, obesity, and survival. Method CD16+CD56+ NK cells were analyzed by flow cytometry in newly diagnosed stage 3 CRC patients and healthy controls. Associations with survival, obesity, and serum CEA were evaluated. Results The rate of NK cells was found to be lower in the CRC patients than in the healthy control subjects. The reduced NK cell rate was associated with reduced survival. A negative correlation was determined between NK cells and age, serum CEA levels, and obesity at the time of diagnosis. Conclusion As the study results suggest that the NK cell rate could be effective in predicting prognosis in stage 3 CRC patients, they could also be of guidance for further studies with larger patient populations.