A Multiplex Panel of Plasma Markers of Immunity and Inflammation in Classical Kaposi Sarcoma

Kaposi sarcoma (KS) risk is affected by perturbed immunity. Herein, we comparedplasma from 15 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative classic KS cases toplasma from 29 matched controls, using a multiplex panel of immunity markers. Of 70 markers, CXCL10 (IP-10), sIL-1RII, sIL-2RA, and CCL3 (MIP-1A) were stronglyand significantly associated with KS, after adjustment for age and smokingstatus. These and previous observations are consistent with a tumor-promotingrole for these cytokines, particularly CXCL10, but the small sample size andcase-control design preclude firm conclusions on KS risk or pathogenesis. Larger,well-designed prospective studies are needed to better assess the association of these markers with KS.