ASSOCIATION OF LEUCINE-RICH ALPHA-2-GLYCOPROTEIN 1 WITH HUMAN UTERINE LEIOMYOMA
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Leucine-rich α2-glycoprotein 1, Uterine leiomyoma
Abstract
Background: Uterine leiomyoma, also known as fibroids, is a common benign tumor that affects women of reproductive age. The pathogenesis of uterine leiomyoma involves various molecular and hormonal factors. Leucine-rich α2-glycoprotein 1 (LRG1) and afamin have emerged as potential biomarkers with potential roles in the development and progression of uterine leiomyoma.
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the correlation of serum levels of LRG1 with uterine leiomyoma and assess their potential as biomarkers for the condition.
Methodology: A case-control study was conducted, including 63 cases with uterine leiomyoma and 30 controls without the condition. The participants' demographic data, including age, marital status, occupation, body mass index (BMI), and parity status, were collected. Serum levels of LRG1 were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. The size of fibroids was assessed through imaging techniques.
Results: The mean age of the cases and controls was 39.52±6.64 and 37.80±5.89 years, respectively. Among cases 63(100%) and controls 30(100%) all were married. None of them were unmarried. The mean BMI of case and controls was 23.34±3.89 and 23.35±1.76 respectively. The most commonly reported symptom was heavy per vaginal bleeding, which was observed in 30 cases, accounting for 47.62% of the total cases. Parity status of cases showed that 13(20.6%) cases were multiparous, 15(23.8%) were primi-parous and 35(%) were multiparous Mean fibroids size among cases was 26.72±23.15. Among cases mean Leucine rich α2-glycoprotein 1 level was higher as compared to controls.
Conclusion: This study suggests that serum levels of LRG1 serve as reliable diagnostic markers for uterine leiomyoma. These findings contribute to the existing knowledge about the pathophysiology of uterine leiomyoma and highlight the potential involvement of LRG1 in the progression of this condition.
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Dr Madeeha Shahzad Lodhi
Assistant Professor, IMBB/CRIMM, The University of Lahore - Pakistan
Dr Shazia Siddique
Senior Demonstrator, Biochemistry Department Sahiwal Medical College, Sahiwal - Pakistan
Dr Maleha Asim
Associate Professor Biochemistry Department, Riphah International University, Islamabad - Pakistan
Dr Anum Yousaf
Senior Registrar, Gyne/Obs Department, Sahiwal Teaching Hospital, Sahiwal - Pakistan
Dr Zareen Akhter
Associate Professor Gynae, Sahiwal Teaching Hospital, Sahiwal - Pakistan
Firza Fatima
Final Year MBBS Student