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Serum enzymes in head and neck cancer III

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Harbans Lal*
Affiliation:
Department of Biochemistry, Medical College, Rohtak, India.
S. K. Munjal
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, Medical College, Rohtak, India.
Umesh Wig
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, Medical College, Rohtak, India.
A. S. Saini
Affiliation:
Department of Biochemistry, Medical College, Rohtak, India.
*
Dr. Harbans Lai, Department of Biochemistry, 12/9J, Medical College, Rohtak-124001, India.

Abstract

Serum adenosine deaminase (ADA) levels were estimated in a group of 40 patients with head and neck cancer. The mean value was significantly higher in patients compared to controls. The increase was higher in cases of ulcerative growths than of proliferative growths, and activity was increased with advancement in the stage of the cancer. After radiotherapy, a gradual and significant decrease in serum ADA activity was observed.

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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1987

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