Method for predicting the outcome of chemotherapy in ovarian cancer

摘要

The invention is in the field of molecular medicine and provides methods for predicting the outcome of chemotherapy in ovarian cancer. It also provides methods for the screening of test compounds that may improve the efficacy of a chemotherapeutic agent in the chemotherapy of ovarian cancer. The invention provides an in vitro method for predicting the outcome of chemotherapy in ovarian cancer comprising the steps of providing a test sample comprising ovarian cyst fluid, determining the level of alpha-1 acid glycoprotein in the test sample and comparing the level of alpha-1 acid glycoprotein in the test sample with a control level of alpha-1 acid glycoprotein wherein a level of alpha-1 acid glycoprotein in the test sample higher than a control level of alpha-1 acid glycoprotein indicates that the individual is at an increased risk for recurrent disease.