P53、P16、Ki-67对三阴乳腺癌预后的相关性研究

目的:探讨P53、P16、Ki-67在三阴乳腺癌的发生发展中的生物学特征及其对预后评估的意义.方法:应用病例回顾性统计方法,对2000年5月-2005年5月我院初诊乳腺癌病人共586例进行筛选,共得出113例三阴乳腺癌(ER、PgR、HER2均为阴性)作为实验组(A组),同期随机选出113例非三阴乳腺癌病人作为对照组(B组),统计这两组三阴乳腺癌标本P53、P16、Ki-67的表达.调查这两组病人5年无病生存率与5年内死亡率.结果:A组相对B组中P53、P16、Ki-67均较高表达(p＜0.05),A组相对B组5年的无病生存率较低(p＜0.05),5年内死亡率较高(p＜0.05).结论:P53、ki-67在三阴乳腺癌的高表达与其预后差具有相关性.     

Clinicopathologic and prognostic significance of cyclooxygenase-2 expression in endometrial carcinoma

BACKGROUND: Endometrial carcinoma is the most common malignancy of the female genital tract in the Western world. COX-2 is highly expressed in endometrial carcinoma, but there is controversy regarding its clinical role and its possible prognostic role. COX-2 expression was determined by immuno-histochemistry and was correlated to standard clinico-pathologic variables in a series of primary untreated endometrial carcinoma patients. COX-2 as an accurate predictor of the disease was also analyzed. METHODS: One-hundred and ten cases of primary untreated endometrial carcinoma hosts who were admitted to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, were investigated. Immunohistochemistry was performed using rabbit polyclonal antiserum against human COX-2. RESULTS: Twenty-eight patients (25.5%) were scored as COX-2 positive. A statistically significant association was found between COX-2 overexpression and FIGO stage (p=0.010). A positive correlation was also found with histological grade (p=0.019) and myometrial invasion (p=0.026). No significant association was found with histologic type of the tumor (p=0.164). COX-2 positive patients had a significant association with sort survival (p=0.028). CONCLUSIONS: COX-2 expression is an independent clinicopathologic factor and an independent prognostic factor in endometrial carcinoma. It could be used to plan treatment modalities for hosts.     

The prognostic significance of DNA measurements in endometrial carcinoma

DNA analysis was performed in 71 cases of endometrial carcinoma, selected from a retrospective series of 445 cases registered at the Department of Gynecology, Radiumhemmet, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, during 1973-1975. The histological material from 37 patients surviving more than eight years was compared with that from those who died from cancer within two years. The prognostic value of the DNA distribution pattern of the tumors in relation to the clinical stage and the histological grade of the tumors was evaluated. Patients with near-diploid or -tetraploid tumors were found to have a significantly lower death rate than those with aneuploid tumors. The DNA distribution pattern was also found to correlate better with the survival rate than the clinical stage or the histological grade of the tumors.     

Study of P53 protein expression in colorectal cancer

Mutations of the P53 gene, strictly associated with the carcinogenesis are a commonly observed in neoplastic cells. The aim of this study was the immunohistochemical evaluation of P53 protein expression in colorectal carcinomas and analysis of its relationship to chosen anatomo-clinical and morphological parameters of the tumours. The study used the material obtained during surgical treatment of 74 colorectal carcinomas. Tissue sections were fixed in 10% buffered formaldehyde solution, embedded in paraffin and stained immunohistochemically with the antihuman P53 protein monoclonal antibody. The immunolocalization of P53 protein was performed using the Labelled Streptavidin Biotin (LSAB) method. The P53 protein expression was semiquantitatively assessed in neoplastic cells and the reaction present in more than 25% of tumour cells was accepted as the threshold of positivity. No correlation was found between P53 protein expression and tumour histologic type and site, and age and sex of patients. However, P53 protein expression in primary and metastatic tumours was found statistically significantly correlated.     

Systemic analysis of the expression and prognostic significance of PAKs in breast cancer

PAKs (p21-activated kinases) are reported to play crucial roles in a variety of cellular processes and participate in the progression of human cancers. However, the expression and prognostic values of PAKs remain poorly explored in breast cancers. In our study, we examined the mRNA and protein expression levels of PAKs and the prognostic value. We also analyzed the interaction network, genetic alteration, and functional enrichment of PAKs. The results showed that the mRNA levels of PAK1, PAK2, PAK4 and PAK6 were significantly up-regulated in breast cancer compared with normal tissues, while the reverse trend for PAK3 and PAK5 was found, furthermore, the proteins expression of PAK1, PAK2 and PAK4 in breast cancer tissues were higher than that in normal breast tissues. Survival analysis revealed breast cancer patients with low mRNA expression of PAK3 and PAK5 showed worse RFS, conversely, elevated PAK4 levels predicted worse RFS. In addition, the breast cancer patients with PAKs genetic alterations correlated with worse OS. These results indicated that PAKs might be promising potential biomarkers for breast cancer.     

凋亡相关基因p53、bcl-2在乳腺导管非典型增生中表达的研究

为观察凋亡相关基因-p53,bcl-2在乳腺导管非典型增生及乳腺癌中的表达,探讨其与乳腺癌组织发生的关系。本实验应用原位杂交方法检测凋亡相关基因p53,bcl-2mRNA,应用免疫组织化学方法检测p53蛋白在44例乳腺导管非典型增生组织中的表达,并与6例乳腺导管单纯性增生及26例乳腺癌对比分析,实验结果为,p53mRNA在乳腺导管单纯性增生组织中呈较强表达（66.7%),在乳腺导自欺欺人这非典型增生组织中阳性表达为40%（轻度;55.6%,中度：41.7%,重度;26.1%)。在癌组织中的表达率为19.2%(导管内癌：21.4%,浸润性导管癌：16.7%),p53蛋白在导管单纯性增生组无表达,在导管非典型增生组阳性表达为24%（轻度：11.1%,中度;25%,重度;34.8%)。在癌组织中的阳性表达为38.4%(导管内癌：35.7%,浸润性导管癌：41.7%),bcl-2mRNA在单纯性增生组无表达,在非典型增生组中阳性表达为轻度：11.1%,中度：16.7%,重度：39.1%,在乳腺癌组织中阳性表达为导管内癌;78.6%,浸润性导管癌83.3%。实验结果表明,在乳腺导管重度非典型增生组织中可检测到p53基因有较高的表达缺失,突变及bcl-2mRNA过表达。     

Molecular correlates and prognostic significance of SATB1 expression in colorectal cancer

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Special AT-rich sequence-binding protein 1 (SATB1) is a global gene regulator that has been reported to confer malignant behavior and associate with poor prognosis in several cancer forms. SATB1 expression has been demonstrated to correlate with unfavourable tumour characteristics in rectal cancer, but its association with clinical outcome in colorectal cancer (CRC) remains unclear. In this study, we examined the prognostic impact of SATB1 expression in CRC, and its association with important molecular characteristics; i.e. beta-catenin overexpression, microsatellite instability (MSI) screening status, and SATB2 expression. METHODS: Immunohistochemical expression of SATB1 and beta-catenin was assessed in tissue microarrays with tumours from 529 incident CRC cases in the prospective population-based Malmo Diet and Cancer Study, previously analysed for SATB2 expression and MSI screening status. Spearman[ACUTE ACCENT]s Rho and Chi-Square tests were used to explore correlations between SATB1 expression, clinicopathological and investigative parameters. Kaplan Meier analysis and Cox proportional hazards modelling were used to explore the impact of SATB1 expression on cancer specific survival (CSS) and overall survival (OS). RESULTS: SATB1 was expressed in 222 (42%) CRC cases and negative, or sparsely expressed, in adjacent colorectal mucosa (n = 16). SATB1 expression was significantly associated with microsatellite stable tumours (p < 0.001), beta-catenin overexpression (p < 0.001) and SATB2 expression (p < 0.001). While not prognostic in the full cohort, SATB1 expression was significantly associated with poor prognosis in SATB2 negative tumours (HR = 2.63; 95% CI 1.46-4.71; pinteraction = 0.011 for CSS and HR = 2.31; 95% CI 1.32-4.04; pinteraction = 0.015 for OS), remaining significant in multivariable analysis. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study demonstrate that SATB1 expression in CRC is significantly associated with beta-catenin overexpression, microsatellite stability and SATB2 expression. Furthermore, SATB1 expression is a factor of poor prognosis in SATB2 negative tumours. Altogether, these data indicate an important role for SATB1 in colorectal carcinogenesis and suggest prognostically antagonistic effects of SATB1 and SATB2. The mechanistic basis for these observations warrants further study.Virtual slidesThe virtual slide(s) for this article can be found here: http://www.diagnosticpathology.diagnomx.eu/vs/1922643082772076.     

Biomarkers as prognostic factors in endometrial cancer

Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic malignancy in more developed countries. Approximately 75% of cases are diagnosed at an early stage with a tumor confined to the uterine corpus. Although most patients are cured by surgery alone, about 15-20% with no signs of locally advanced or metastatic disease at primary treatment recurs, with limited responsiveness to systemic therapy. The most common basis for determining the risk of recurrent disease has been classification of endometrial cancers into two subtypes. Type I, associated with a good prognosis and endometrioid histology and type II, associated with a poor prognosis and non-endometrioid histology. This review will focus primarily on the molecular biomarkers that have supported the dualistic model of endometrial carcinoma and help determine which patients would benefit from either adjuvant therapy or more aggressive primary treatment.     

EZH2在乳腺癌中的表达及其临床意义

目的 探讨EZH2在乳腺癌中的表达及其临床意义.方法 用免疫组化的方法研究105例乳腺癌中EZH2蛋白表达情况,并进一步探讨其与乳腺癌临床病理因素及其预后的关系.结果 EZH2蛋白在乳腺癌组织中表达明显高于乳腺良性疾病,其表达与患者年龄、肿瘤大小、TNM分期、PR和c-erbB-2表达无关(P＞0.05),与淋巴结转移、病理组织学分级、ER表达及乳腺癌预后相关(P＜0.05).EZH2蛋白表达在三阴性乳腺癌中表达明显高于非三阴性乳腺癌(P＜0.05).结论 EZH2在乳腺癌淋巴结转移及侵袭中扮演一定的角色,其与乳腺癌预后相关,与ER阴性的乳腺癌发生发展有关.     

The clinical impact of miRNA34a and P53 gene expression in colon cancer

ObjectiveTo study the potential role of miRNA34a gene expression and its relationship with P53 gene expression, fate, stage, metastasis and overall survival of colorectal cancer.Patients and methodsThis study was carried out 30 patients with colon adenocarcinoma, 30 patients with benign colon polyp and 30 apparently healthy persons served as controls. All participants were subjected to full history taking, general clinical examination. Complete blood count, liver and kidney function, determination of serum tumor markers were done. Estimation of microRNA 34a and P53 Gene expression by real-time PCR were done.ResultsThere was a significant negative relationship between serum tumor markers and micro RNA 34a gene expression in cancer patients. Also, there was a statistically significant positive relationship between miRNA34a gene expression and P53 gene expression in both patients groups. The diagnostic accuracy of miRNA34a gene expression was both sensitive and specific for colon cancer. MiRNA34a and P53 gene expression had statistically significant relation with tumor stage and presence of metastases.ConclusionIt can be concluded that the level of miRNA34a can be used to differentiate between colon cancers and begin adenomas. MiRNA34a can be used as a prognostic marker in colon cancer.     

Assessment of prognostic significance of cytoplasmic survivin expression in advanced oesophageal cancer

Survivin is a member of the family of proteins, which inhibit apoptosis (inhibitor of apoptosis proteins - IAP). Expression of survivin was found in colorectal cancer, neuroblastoma, bladder cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and breast cancer. There is some recent data indicating the correlation of poor prognosis and worse response to chemotherapy in patients with oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) expressing survivin. The aim of the present study was to assess survivin expression in cancerous tissue of patients with advanced OSCC and to test the potential correlation between survivin expression and clinicopathological data. Forty two patients (mean age 58.36+/-8.97 yrs), who were oesophagectomised due to squamous cell carcinoma of the thoracic oesophagus between 1998 and 2000, were retrospectively analysed. Cytoplasmic survivin expression, examined immunohistochemically, was found in 35 (83.33%) cases. No statistically significant correlation between survivin expression in the tumour and patients' gender, TNM stage, or vascular involvement was noted. The mean survival of patients with cytoplasmic survivin expression (17.81+/-5.51 months) was not statistically different to those with negative survivin staining (16+/-6.28 months) as assessed by Mantel-Cox test (p=0.49). Univariate regression analysis revealed UICC staging as the only predictor of survival in the analysed group (p<0.05). These results indicate that the cytoplasmic survivin expression does not seem to be the prognostic factor in advanced cases of OSCC.     

Thrombospondin-1 expression in breast cancer: prognostic significance and association with p53 alterations, tumour angiogenesis and extracellular matrix components

Thrombospondin (TSP-1) is a 450-kd adhesive glycoprotein that was initially discovered in platelets and subsequently in a variety of cell types. Several reports suggest that TSP-1 possesses tumour suppressor function, through its ability to inhibit tumour neovascularization. In this study we investigated tissue sections from 124 breast carcinomas for the immuno-histochemical expression of TSP-1 protein and its relationship to several clinicopathological parameters. The possible relationship to hormone receptors content, p53 protein, proliferation associated indices, angiogenesis, VEGF expression and extracellular matrix components (tenascin, fibronectin, laminin, collagen type IV and syndecan-1) was also estimated. TSP-1 was detected in the perivascular tissue, at the epithelial-stromal junction, in the stroma and in the tumour cells. High tumour cell TSP-1 expression was observed in 9.7%, moderate in 17.7%, mild in 10.5%, while 62.1% of the cases were negative for TSP-1 expression. The survival analysis showed an increased risk of recurrence associated with low TSP-1 tumour cell expression. High stromal TSP-1 expression was observed in 3.2% of the cases, moderate in 3.3%, mild in 27.4%, while 63.6% of the cases showed absence of TSP-1 expression. This expression was higher in invasive lobular type of breast cancer and inversely correlated with the lymph node involvement and the estrogen receptor content. Stromal TSP-1 expression was also positively correlated with extracellular matrix components expression, tenascin, fibronectin, collagen type IV, laminin, and syndecan-1. The relationship of TSP-1 expression with tumor angiogenesis, growth fraction and p53 protein expression was not significant. Our data suggest that TSP-1 expression seems to be associated with favorable biological behavior and may have clinical value in terms of predicting the risk of recurrence. In addition, TSP-1 might not be a direct anti-angiogenic factor, although it seems to be implicated in the remodeling of breast cancer tissue through interaction with other extracellular matrix components.     

The prognostic impact of tumour NSD2 expression in advanced prostate cancer

Abstract

Purpose: To assess the prognostic significance of the nuclear receptor binding SET protein 2 (NSD2), a co-activator of the NFkB-pathway, on tumour progression in patients with advanced prostate cancer (PCa).

Methods: We retrospectively assessed NSD2 expression in 53 patients with metastatic and castration-resistant PCa. Immunohistochemical staining for NSD2 was carried out on specimen obtained from palliative resection of the prostate. Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed to assess the association between NSD2 expression and PCa progression.

Results: Of the 53 patients, 41 had castration-resistant PCa and 48 men had metastases at time of tissue acquisition. NSD2 expression was increased in tumour specimen from 42 patients (79.2%). In univariable Cox regression analyses, NSD2 expression was associated with PSA progression, progression on imaging and overall survival (p?=?0.04, respectively). In multivariable analyses, NSD2 expression did not retain its association with these endpoints.

Conclusions: NSD2 expression is abnormal in almost 80% of patients with advanced PCa. Expression levels of this epigenetic regulator are easily detected by immunohistochemistry while this biomarker exhibited prognostic value for PCa progression and death in univariable analysis. Further studies on NSD2 involvement in PCa proliferation, progression, metastasis and resistance mechanisms are needed.     

hMLH1、P27、P53的表达及其在宫颈癌发病中的意义

目的 了解宫颈癌中hMLH1、P27、P53表达情况及其与宫颈癌发生和发展的关系.方法 采用免疫组织化学技术SP法检测临床资料较完整的72例子宫颈鳞癌和31例慢性宫颈炎组织hMLH1、P27、P53蛋白表达.结果 （1）hMLH1在宫颈炎及宫颈癌组的表达率分别为61.3%和58.3%,差异无显著性（P＞0.05）;hM-LH1在宫颈癌各期中表达率分别为Ⅰ期60.0%,Ⅱ期52.6%,Ⅲ期33.3%,差异无显著性（P＞0.05）;hMLH1表达率与宫颈癌分级无关（P＞0.05）;（2）P27在宫颈炎及宫颈癌组的表达率分别为74.2%%和76.4%,差异无显著性（P＞0.05）;P27的表达率与宫颈癌分级和分期无关（P＞0.05）;（3）P53在宫颈炎及宫颈癌组的表达率分别为32.3%和65.3%,差异有显著性（P＜0.05）;P53在宫颈癌各级中的表达率分别为Ⅰ级36.4%,Ⅱ级73.0%,Ⅲ级67.9%,Ⅰ级与Ⅱ、Ⅲ级的表达率差异有显著性（P＜0.05）;P53表达率与宫颈癌分期无关（P＜0.05）;（4）hMLH1表达阳性与阴性的宫颈癌中P27的表达率为94.6%和60.0%,差异有显著性（P＜0.05）;P53的表达率为62.8%和62.1%,差异无显著性（P＞0.05）.结论 P53基因突变与宫颈癌的发生和组织分化程度有关;hMLH1与P27表达缺失和宫颈癌发生的关系尚不确切.hMLH1可能使宫颈癌中P27表达上调,而对p53基因突变累积无明显抑制作用.     

The landscape and prognostic value of immune characteristics in uterine corpus endometrial cancer

In the present study, we explored the clinical and immunological characteristics of 575 uterine corpus endometrial carcinoma (UCEC) samples obtained from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) using the ESTIMATE and CIBERSORT algorithms. First, Kaplan–Meier and univariate Cox regression analyses indicated that the immune cell score was a prognostic factor for overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS). Multivariate Cox regression analysis further revealed that the immune cell score was an independent prognostic factor for UCEC patients. Second, we investigated the correlation between the infiltration levels of 22 types of immune cells and the immune score. Survival analysis based on the 22 immune cell types showed that higher levels of regulatory T cell, activated NK cell, and follicular helper T-cell infiltration were associated with longer OS, while higher levels of CD8+ T cell and naive B-cell infiltration were associated with longer RFS. Next, we performed differential expression and prognosis analyses on 1534 immune-related genes and selected five from 14 candidate genes to construct a prognostic prediction model. The area under the receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC) for 3- and 5-year survival were 0.711 and 0.728, respectively. Further validation using a stage I–II subgroup showed similar results, presenting AUC values for 3- and five-year survival of 0.677 and 0.692, respectively. Taken together, the present study provides not only a deeper understanding of the relationship between UCEC and the immune landscape but also guidance for the future development of UCEC immunotherapy.     

皮肤血管瘤组织中WT-1、Bcl-2、P53的表达及意义

目的研究肾母细胞瘤基因（WT-1）、Bcl-2和P53在增生期、退化期血管瘤及正常组织中的表达,探讨其意义及相互关联。方法采用免疫组化SP法检测人皮肤血管瘤组织中WT1、Bcl-2和P53在增生期、退化期及正常皮肤组织中血管内皮细胞中的表达水平,利用计算机成像分析技术检测不同时期皮肤血管瘤与正常皮肤组织WT1、Bcl-2和P53的平均光密度及其阳性面积率。结果1.WT-1在退化期血管瘤中有较强表达,而在增生期血管瘤和正常皮肤组织中表达微弱或不表达（P〈0.05）。2.Bcl-2在增生期血管瘤的表达明显高于退化期血管瘤和正常皮肤组织（P〈0.01）;Bcl-2在退化期血管瘤的表达与正常皮肤组织相比,差异无显著性（P〉0.05）。3.p53基因在增生期血管瘤组织中表达水平高于退化期,差异有极显著性意义（P〈0.01）,退化期血管瘤p53基因表达水平与正常皮肤组织相比,差异无显著性意义（P〉0.05）。结论1.WT-1可能通过促进内皮细胞凋亡而抑制血管瘤的增生;2.Bcl-2可能是通过抑制内皮细胞的凋亡,使其增殖和凋亡失衡;3.P53可能促进了血管瘤增生期内皮细胞的增殖,使血管内皮细胞大量生成。     

P2 receptors in the thymus: expression of P2X and P2Y receptors in adult rats, an immunohistochemical and in situ hybridisation study

The expression of the seven P2X receptor subtypes and of two P2Y receptors was examined immunohistochemically and by in situ hybridisation in thymi of adult male rats. P2X4, P2Y2 and 4 receptor mRNA colocalisation studies combining in situ hybridisation and immunohistochemistry were also carried out. P2X and P2Y receptors were found on thymocytes. P2X receptors were also abundant in cells of the thymic microenvironment, involved in control of T-cell maturation in vivo. We are the first to describe the expression of P2X4 receptors on thymocytes and confirm the finding of P2X1 and P2Y2 receptors on subpopulations of lymphocytes. P2X1,2,3,4 and 5 receptors were present in blood vessels of the thymus. P2X1,2 and 4 receptors were detected in vascular smooth muscle, while P2X3 receptors appeared to be associated with endothelial cells; some small arteries were positive for P2X5, possibly labelling vascular smooth muscle or fibroblasts in the adventitia. P2X2,3,6 and 7 receptors were found on thymic epithelial cells. P2X2 and 3 receptors were abundant on medullary epithelial cells, whilst P2X6 receptors were prominent in Hassall's corpuscles. P2X2 receptors were found on subcapsular and perivascular epithelial cells. P2X2,6 and 7 receptors were detected in epithelial cells along the thymic septa. Expression of P2X receptors was also investigated by Western blotting of crude thymic tissue extracts under reducing conditions. All seven P2X receptor subtypes were found to be dimers of approximately 70 kDa and 140 kDa molecular weight. ATP-mediated apoptosis and cell proliferation of thymocytes are discussed.     

骨痹消对兔骨性膝关节炎软骨细胞p53、Bcl-2表达的影响

目的探讨骨痹消对兔实验性膝关节骨性关节炎(KOA)的治疗作用。方法参照文献[1]介绍的伸膝制动方法复制KOA动物模型,并随机分为正常组(A组)、模型组(B组)、骨痹消组(C组),治疗6周、10周后采用免疫组化技术测各组软骨细胞p53、Bcl-2表达。结果与正常组比较,模型组Bcl-2、p53表达增高,且其表达水平随着病程(6w、10w)呈正相关,骨痹消组用药6w及10w时Bcl-2的表达随时间的延长呈逐渐增强的趋势,较模型组相比呈显著性差异(P0.01),同时p53的阳性表达明显下降,与模型组相比均呈显著性意义(P0.01)。结论抑凋亡(APO)基因Bcl-2和促APO基因p53共同参与了软骨细胞APO的调节,骨痹消可通过上调Bcl-2、下调p53表达,以保护软骨细胞,防止发生APO。