Association between tumor necrosis factor in serum and cachexia in patients with prostate cancer

摘要: The present study was undertaken to evaluate the relationship between serum tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and cachexia in patients with prostate cancer. TNF levels were determined 110 samples from cancer by an enzyme immunoassay. Serum activity positive 76% of relapsed disease, whereas only 11% untreated 0% remission as a result endocrine therapy positive. total protein albumin levels, hemoglobin body mass index elevated significantly lower (P < 0.05) than corresponding values undetectable levels. <3.5 g/dl, <7.0 <11.0 <21 kg/m2 higher their respective counterparts. There significant correlation detectability performance status 0.05). Patients had mortality rate those These findings suggest that may be one factors contributing complex syndrome