By immunization of mice with the anti-CA 125 monoclonal antibody OC125, we tried to induce antibodies directed against the tumour-associated antigen CA125, via activation of the idiotypic network. Mice immunized by repeated administrations of F(ab')2-fragments of the OC125 antibody produced anti-idiotypic antibodies, imitating the original target antigen of the OC125. After induction of these a...

Aim: Acute appendicitis (AA) is the most common surgical emergency in the world, and its diagnosis is mainly dependent on clinical findings. Recently, secretion of CA125 from peritoneal cells due to inflammatory stimulus has been shown. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relation between CA25 levels and AA. Materials and Methods: In this prospective trial, CA125 levels were measured. Gro...

BACKGROUND The purpose of the present study was to compare the serum levels of IL6 and CA125 in women with and without endometriosis. They were also compared in mild, moderate and severe cases. METHODS In this case-control study, CA125 and IL6 levels in 76 women with laparoscopic proven endometriosis were compared with 76 women without evidence of endometriosis. Sensitivity, specificity, posi...

UNLABELLED Serum tumor marker (STM) estimation is often used in clinical practice in monitoring response to treatment and as a predictor of treatment failure and relapse. However, there are pitfalls in interpretation, particularly in the immediate post treatment period, when a rise in titre could be observed, the phenomenon being termed as "flare". A literature search was done to examine this p...