Browsing by Subject "Prognostic marker"

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    High expression of DEK is associated with poor prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma.
    (Celular e Histiologia Universidad de Murcia, Departamento de Biologia, 2019) Lee, Soo Yeon; Jung, Wonkyung; Lee, Jinhwan; Kim, Aeree; Kim, Han Kyeom; Kim, Baek-Hui
    DEK is an oncogene that has been identified as part of the DEK-CAN fusion gene. DEK plays a role in carcinogenesis through WNT signaling and induces cell proliferation through cyclin-dependent kinase signaling. DEK overexpression has been reported in HCC, but the clinical significance is unclear. This study enrolled 221 cases of HCC. The expression of DEK protein was evaluated by immunohistochemical staining. Cdk4, cyclin D1, Wnt10b, E-cadherin, and β-catenin were also immunohistochemically stained and analyzed for correlation. The association of clinicopathologic factors with DEK expression was analyzed. DEK expression was observed in 44.8% (99/221) of cases. DEK expression showed a statistical association with clinicopathologic factors, including Edmondson-Steiner grade, presence of vascular emboli, and multiplicity (p<0.05). Among the other IHC markers, the expression of cdk4 was correlated with DEK expression (p<0.05). Patients with high DEK expression showed a significantly lower overall survival rate (p=0.006). However, the disease-free survival rate did not differ significantly. In addition, in a Cox regression model analysis, DEK expression was an independent prognostic factor. In summary, high expression of DEK was observed in HCC and was associated with poor prognostic marker expression and poor prognosis.
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    High mobility group protein HMGA1 expression in breast cancer reveals a positive correlation with tumour grade
    (Murcia : F. Hernández, 2003) Flohr, A.M.; Rogalla, P.; Bonk, U.; Puettmann, B.; Buerger, H.; Gohla, G.; Packeisen, J.; Wosniok, W.; Loeschke, S.; Bullerdiek, J.
    Members of the HMGA protein (high mobility group protein A) family act as master switches of the chromatin structure by bending DNA and thus modulating the formation of transcription factor complexes of a number of target genes. Accordingly, HMGA proteins have been shown to be associated with the development and/or progression of a variety of benign and malignant tumours. Nevertheless, the HMGA1 expression studies published so far have not included primary breast cancer samples. In this study we have investigated the HMGA1 expression patterns in a series of 170 breast cancer samples by immunohistochemistry. We have found a strong variation in HMGA1 expression between the tumours. Based on an immunoreactive score (IRS) 14.1% of the tumour samples were scored to IRS 8-12 (strong positivity for HMGA1), 24.7% were scored to IRS 4-6 (moderate positivity), 25.3% were scored to IRS 1-3 (weak positivity), and 35.9% showed no positivity at all. Immunoreaction could be detected in all histological types of breast cancers analysed with the exception of invasive papillary and cribriform carcinoma. Statistical analysis revealed a strong correlation between tumour grade and HMGA1 expression (rs=0.3516, p<0.0001). Thus, the HMGA1 expression level can be considered a potential prognostic marker for breast cancer.
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    Overexpression of vasoactive intestinal peptide receptors and cyclooxygenase-2 in human prostate cancer. Analysis of potential prognostic relevance
    (F. Hernández y Juan F. Madrid. Universidad de Murcia. Departamento de Biología Celular e Histología, 2012) Fernández-Martínez, Ana B.; Carmena, María J.; Arenas, María Isabel; Bajo, Ana M.; Prieto, Juan C.; Sánchez-Chapado, Manuel
    Vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) is a potent inductor of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression in human prostate cancer cell lines. There are conflicting data regarding the role of COX-2 in the progression of this disease. Here we examined the expression of VIP receptors (VPAC1 and VPAC2) and COX-2 in prostate cancer specimens. Correlations among protein levels and various clinicopathological factors and prognosis of patients were statistically analyzed. For these purposes, formaldehyde-fixed, paraffin-embedded prostate tissue specimens from 63 patients with prostate cancer and 9 control samples were used. The expression of VPAC1 and VPAC2 receptors and COX-2 was analyzed at mRNA levels by quantitative reverse transcriptase-PCR. The corresponding expression at protein level was studied by immunohistochemistry, scored as negative, weak, moderate, or strong, and correlated with different clinicopathological factors by means of multivariate analysis. 88% of prostate cancer tissues overexpressed VPAC1-receptor at mRNA level, 72% VPAC2-receptor and 77% COX-2. Simultaneous overexpression of the three genes was seen in 52% of patients. Similar overexpression patterns were observed at protein level. The correlation between VPAC1 and VPAC2 receptor protein levels was statistically significant. However, no significant correlations existed among protein levels of VPAC receptors and COX-2 with patient age, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, tumor stage, Gleason score and survival time. The overexpression of VPAC1 and VPAC2 receptors and COX-2 in cancer tissue gives them a potential role as targets for diagnosis of prostate cancer but results do not support a clear value as biomarkers for the clinical prognosis of this disease.
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    The role of CD98 heavy chain in cancer development
    (Universidad de Murcia, Departamento de Biologia Celular e Histiologia, 2024) Park, Eunsun; Kim, Hyesung; Yoon, Seokho; Jang, Bogun
    The glycoprotein CD98, or CD98 heavy chain (CD98hc), encoded by the SLC3A2 gene, plays a crucial role in cancer development and progression. CD98hc, forming heterodimeric complexes with various light chains, regulates neutral amino acid transport across cell membranes. The intricate interplay between CD98hc, integrins, and amino acid transporters shapes the tumor microenvironment and contributes to tumor growth. Elevated expression of CD98hc in various cancers correlates with poor prognosis, making it a potential prognostic marker. In colorectal cancer, CD98hc emerges as a potential therapeutic target, along with its partner LAT1, and inhibitors like JPH203 exhibit promise in preclinical studies. Targeting CD98hc/LAT1, alone or with conventional therapies, shows promise in inhibiting tumor growth. This review focuses on elucidating the multifaceted roles of CD98hc and its partner LAT1 in cancer, particularly its involvement in amino acid transport, signaling pathways, and its prognostic relevance in cancer.