Cytokine elevations in acute coronary syndrome and ovarian cancer: A mechanism for the up-regulation of the acute phase proteins in these different disease etiologies

Objectives: To identify if a common set of cytokines is elevated in both ovarian cancer and acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Design and methods: A cytokine array (Randox Ltd) was measured in healthy women (n = 33), women with ACS (n = 21) and ovarian cancer (n = 45). Results: Women with ACS or ovarian cancer had higher concentrations of IL-6, IL-8, VEGF, MCP-1, and EGF as compared to healthy volunteers. Discussion: Common cytokine elevations are present in both ACS and ovarian cancer.