Scientists Link Protein Marker with Mesothelioma Prognosis in New Study, According to Surviving Mesothelioma

Australian researchers say the protein Ki67 can be used to help predict survival in people suffering from malignant peritoneal mesothelioma.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) August 02, 2015

Molecular biologists in New South Wales say a protein linked to cell proliferation could be a powerful prognostic indicator for mesothelioma. Surviving Mesothelioma has just posted an article on the new research. Click here to read it now.

Doctors at the University of New South Wales tested for Ki67 expression in tissue samples from 42 patients with peritoneal mesothelioma and found a direct correlation with outcomes.

"High expression of Ki67 (≥25% by immunohistochemical evaluation) was correlated with poor survival in the overall group," reports corresponding author and molecular biologist Krishna Pillai.

According to findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Oncology, Ki67 expression could be linked to prognosis in both men and women, especially those with the epithelioid subtype of mesothelioma.

"Although Ki67 has been found to be a valuable prognostic indicator in other types of cancer, this is the first study to suggest it may also be helpful in the management of hard-to-treat mesothelioma," says Alex Strauss, Managing Editor of Surviving Mesothelioma.

To learn more about peritoneal mesothelioma and how Ki67 may be used to help patients, see Protein Marker Linked to Prognosis in Peritoneal Mesothelioma, now available on the Surviving Mesothelioma website.

Pillai, K et al, "Prognostic significance of Ki67 expression in malignant peritoneal mesothelioma", August 2015, American Journal of Clinical Oncology, pp. 388-394, http://www.researchgate.net/publication/270730939.

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