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Serum enzymes in head and neck cancer. II Aliesterase

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Harbans Lal ,
H. C. Madan ,
G. S. Kohli  and
S. P. S. Yadav
Harbans Lal*
Affiliation:
(Rohtak, India)
H. C. Madan
Affiliation:
(Rohtak, India)
G. S. Kohli
Affiliation:
(Rohtak, India)
S. P. S. Yadav
Affiliation:
(Rohtak, India)
*
Dr. Harbans Lai, Department of Biochemistry, 12/9J, Medical College, Rohtak—124001 (India).
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Abstract

Serum aliesterase levels have been estimated in 38 patients with head and neck cancer. The mean value was significantly lower than in controls. The decrease in activity was greater in patients with ulcerative growths and it progressed with advancement in the stage of cancer.

With radiotherapy, a progressive and significant increase in serum aliesterase activity was observed. In patients with non-malignant growths the activity was comparable with that in controls.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 101 , Issue 8 , August 1987 , pp. 819 - 822
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1987

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