CONTEXT: Nectin 4 plays a significant role in cancer cell growth and invasion. OBJECTIVE: To explore its diagnostic role in ovarian cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Evaluation of nectin 4 expression in ovarian biopsies by real-time PCR and serum nectin 4 and CA-125 by ELISA in 39 ovarian cancer patients, 21 females with benign ovarian neoplasms and 25 control females. RESULTS: Nectin 4 expression was significantly higher in ovarian cancer patients and it was significantly correlated to serum nectin 4 and CA-125. CONCLUSIONS: Ovarian tissue expression and serum nectin 4 appear to be potential markers in ovarian cancer.
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