Benzo(a)pyrene-transformed 16HBE cell line T-16HBE-C1 was used as a study model.
Quantitative proteomic analysis of cell culture media and xenografted nude mice sera.
The serum NRP2 levels positively correlate with the tumor growth.
Serum NRP2, CLU and AKAP12 could be potential biomarkers of BaP-induced lung cancer.