Expression of bcl-2, p53 and Ki-67 in arsenical skin cancers

To investigate the regulation of apoptosis and proliferation in arsenic-induced skin cancers, we examined the expression of bcl-2. p53, and Ki-67 using immunohistochemical staining. Thirty patients with Bowen's disease (BD), ten with basal cell carcinoma (BCC), eight with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and eleven of perilesional normal skin (PLN) of the non-sun exposure sites from endemic area were examined. The results showed that: 1) bcl-2 was expressed in all of the BCC homogeneously, in none of the SCC, and in 12/30 of the BD focally or homogeneously; 2) p53 was expressed in all of the arsenical skin cancers with a labelling index of 75±14% of BD, 50±17% of BCC. 61±15% of SCC, and also in all of the perilesional normal skin with a labelling index of 55±24%; 3) Ki-67 was expressed in all of the skin cancers with labelling index of 58±17% of BD. 12±7% of BCC, 47±21% of SCC, and in 9/11 of PLN with a labelling index of 41±24%. Expression of bcl-2 in BCC or BD is related to the phenotype of germinative basal cell. The constant expression of bcl-2 i early dysplastic cells of BD and the earliest expression of P53 in the basal cells of perilesional normal skin indicate that the initial step of arsenic-induced carcinogenesis is from the basal germinative cells. There is no mutual relationship between bcl-2, p53 or Ki-67 expression in any type of the arsenical skin cancers, but there is a positive correlation between p53 and Ki-67 expression identified in perilesional normal skin. BD had the highest labelling index of p53 and Ki-67.     

环氧化酶-2在表皮肿瘤中的表达

目的 探讨环氧化酶-2在不同表皮肿瘤中的表达及意义。方法 选择鳞状细胞癌8例、基底细胞上皮瘤10例、Bowen病8例和脂溢性角化病12例,运用免疫组化方法观察肿瘤细胞中环氧化酶-2的表达。结果 与正常表皮相比,环氧化酶-2在鳞状细胞癌、Bowen病、基底细胞上皮瘤中的表达明显上调,尤其以鳞状细胞癌中的表达最强。而环氧化酶-2在脂溢性角化病中的表达与正常人皮肤的表达近似。结论 环氧化酶-2表达的上调可能在表皮肿瘤的发生发展中发挥一定作用。     

P16 is overexpressed in cutaneous carcinomas located on sun-exposed areas

BACKGROUND: Recently, an increased expression of P16, a cell cycle regulatory tumor suppressor protein, has been demonstrated in cervical squamous neoplasms as a marker of malignancy. In contrast, studies performed in skin carcinomas led to contradictory results. OBJECTIVES: Our first aim was to evaluate P16 expression in different types of non-melanoma skin cancers compared with normal skin and benign tumors. The second aim was to evaluate the relationship between P16 expression and the location of skin tumors (i.e. exposed versus non exposed sites). Finally, we also studied Ki67 expression in skin carcinomas and control biopsies. METHODS: Skin biopsy specimens with typical histologic features of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC; n = 30), Bowen's disease (BD; n = 17), basal cell carcinoma (BCC; n = 10), seborrheic keratosis (SK; n = 10) and normal human skin (NHS; n = 9) were obtained from 76 patients seen at our institution between 2001 and 2003. In all cases, P16 and Ki67 expression were evaluated by immunohistochemistry and image analysis. RESULTS: P16 overexpression was observed in 58% of cutaneous carcinomas (SCC: 60%; BD: 58%; BCC: 50%) versus 0% of SK or NHS (0%) (p = 0.006). Ki67 expression in over 5% of tumour cells was observed in 69% of cutaneous carcinomas (SCC: 54%; BD: 76%; BCC: 80%) versus 16% in the group including SK (30%) and NHS (0%) (p = 0.04). Overexpression of P16 was associated with a high rate of Ki67 positive tumour cells in 23/57 malignant skin tumors (40%). Both P16 was associated and Ki-67 were negative in 7/57 cases (12%). Sixty-eight percent of tumors located on sun-exposed areas versus 23% of those located on non sun-exposed areas overexpressed P16 (p = 0.02). CONCLUSION: Our study demonstrated that the expression of P16 and Ki67 is associated with skin carcinomas. No difference was observed according to histological types of carcinomas, suggesting that P16 and Ki67 expression did not correlate with the degree of proliferation and malignancy. Within cutaneous carcinoma specimens, P16 overexpression was significantly associated with the location on sun-exposed areas, suggesting a possible induction of P16 overexpression by UV radiation.     

p73蛋白在正常人皮肤和表皮肿瘤中的表达

目的 探讨p73蛋白在正常人皮肤和不同表皮肿瘤皮损中的表达及意义。方法 应用免疫组化方法检测19例脂溢性角化病、16例基底细胞癌、11例Bowen病、5例鳞状细胞癌及10例正常人皮肤p73、p53、Ki67的表达。结果 在正常人表皮基底层、毛囊外毛根鞘最外层基底样细胞和皮脂腺生发细胞有p73的表达;在基底细胞癌和脂溢性角化病的基底样细胞、Bowen病中异形性明显的瘤细胞p73呈高表达,鳞状细胞癌和脂溢性角化病中的鳞状细胞呈弱阳性或不表达。脂溢性角化病、Bowen病、基底细胞癌、鳞状细胞癌之间p73蛋白表达差异有统计学意义(H=12.71,P<0.01),其中基底细胞癌的表达最强。Ki67在皮肤肿瘤之间差异也有统计学意义(H=14.12,P<0.01),但p53差异无统计学意义(H=2.058,P>0.05)。在各组样本中,p73的表达与p53、Ki67无显著相关性(P>0.05)。结论 p73蛋白可能在皮肤分化中起重要作用。     

NUAK2 localization in normal skin and its expression in a variety of skin tumors with YAP

BackgroundNUAK2 is a critical gene that participates in the carcinogenesis of various types of cancers including melanomas. However, the expression patterns of NUAK2 in normal skin and in various types of skin tumors have not been fully elucidated to date.ObjectivesTo elucidate the distribution and localization of NUAK2 expression in normal skin, and characterize the expression patterns of NUAK2 and YAP in various types of skin tumors.MethodsIn this study, we characterized the expression of NUAK2 in tissues by developing a novel NUAK2-specific monoclonal antibody and using that to determine NUAK2 expression patterns in normal skin and in 155 cases of various types of skin tumors, including extramammary Paget’s disease (EMPD), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), Bowen’s disease (BD), actinic keratosis (AK), basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and angiosarcoma (AS). Further, we analyzed the expression patterns of YAP and p-Akt in those tumors.ResultsOur analyses revealed that NUAK2 is expressed at high frequencies in EMPD, SCC, BD, AK, BCC and AS. The expression of p-Akt was positively correlated with tumor size in EMPD (P = 0.001). Importantly, the expression of NUAK2 was significantly correlated with YAP in SCC (P = 0.012) and in BD (P = 0.009).ConclusionsOur results suggest that the YAP-NUAK2 axis has critical importance in the tumorigenesis of SCC and BD, and that therapeutic modalities targeting the YAP-NUAK2 axis may be an effective approach against skin tumors including SCC and BD.     

Cyclooxygenase-2 expression and angiogenesis in squamous cell carcinoma of the skin and its precursors: a paired immunohistochemical study of 35 cases

BACKGROUND: Cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 expression and tumour-induced angiogenesis appear to be increased in squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the skin. In other cancers, COX-2 is a pro-angiogenic factor. The association between angiogenesis and COX-2 has not been studied in skin cancer. OBJECTIVES: To assess the onset of increased COX-2 expression and angiogenesis in the multistage carcinogenesis of SCC as well as the correlation between those two parameters. PATIENTS/METHODS: We performed a retrospective paired immunohistochemical analysis of normal skin, actinic keratosis (AK), Bowen's disease (BD) and SCC among 35 individuals. Specimens were considered COX-2 immunopositive when 5% or more of the tumour cells showed clear evidence of immunostaining. To quantify active angiogenesis, we used a Ki-67-CD34 double-labelling immunohistochemical stain and calculated the fraction of proliferating endothelial cells. The Chalkley method was used to determine the microvessel density. To detect hypoxia, a carboanhydrase IX immunostain was used. RESULTS: Compared with normal epidermis (0%), AK (31%), BD (22%) and SCC (40%) were significantly more likely to be COX-2 immunopositive (P < 0.01). The fraction of proliferating endothelial cells and the Chalkley scores paralleled multistage carcinogenesis (P < 0.05 between different stages). COX-2 immunopositivity was fairly correlated with hypoxia and higher proliferating endothelial cell fractions but not with Chalkley counts. CONCLUSIONS: Induction of COX-2 expression and angiogenesis are both early events in the development of SCC. In addition to ultraviolet light, hypoxia and COX-2 may be involved in skin tumour angiogenesis.     

Raptor、Rictor和磷酸化Akt在日光性角化病、Bowen病及鳞状细胞癌中的表达

目的:检测Raptor、Rictor和磷酸化Akt(p-Akt)在日光性角化病、Bowen病和鳞状细胞癌中的表达。方法:采用免疫组化法检测Raptor、Rictor及p-Akt(Ser473)在20例正常皮肤、20例日光性角化病、20例Bowen病及40例鳞状细胞癌中的表达。结果:Raptor在鳞状细胞癌、Bowen病和日光性角化病中的阳性表达率分别为87.50%、70.00%和60.00%,均高于正常皮肤的25.00%(均P0.05);其中低分化鳞状细胞癌中Raptor的阳性表达率为100%,高于高分化鳞状细胞癌的阳性表达率75%(P0.05)。Rictor在鳞状细胞癌、Bowen病和日光性角化病中的阳性表达率分别为80.00%、70.00%及55.00%,均高于正常皮肤阳性表达率的20%(均P0.05);p-Akt(Ser473)在鳞状细胞癌、Bowen病和日光性角化病中的阳性表达率分别为77.50%、65.00%及50.00%,而正常皮肤阳性表达率为0。鳞状细胞癌、Bowen病和日光性角化病中Rictor的阳性表达水平和p-Akt(Ser473)的阳性表达水平均呈正相关(均P0.05)。结论:Raptor、Rictor和p-Akt(Ser473)的高表达可能与日光性角化病、Bowen病和鳞状细胞癌的发生发展有关。     

热休克蛋白10、60在皮肤鳞状细胞癌、基底细胞癌、日光性角化病中的表达

目的 探讨热休克蛋白（HSP）10、60在皮肤鳞状细胞癌（SCC）、基底细胞癌（BCC）和日光性角化病（AK）中的表达水平。方法 采用免疫组化EnVision两步法测定HSP10、60在皮肤SCC、BCC、AK中的阳性表达水平,并与正常组对照。结果 与对照组比较,HSP10组只有BCC组的阳性表达高于正常组（Z = 3.24,P < 0.01）,AK组（Z = 0.74,P > 0.05）和SCC组（Z = 0.52,P > 0.05）与对照组比较差异无统计学意义;HSP10组中AK与BCC,AK与SCC的差异有统计学意义（P < 0.05）,但SCC与BCC组间差异无统计学意义（P > 0.05）。HSP60组三组的阳性表达均高于正常组,其中AK（Z = -2.90,P < 0.01）、BCC（Z = -2.15,P < 0.05）、SCC（Z = -2.78,P < 0.01）;三组间两两比较结果为AK = SCC > BCC（P < 0.05）。结论 HSP60的高表达可能与鳞状细胞癌、日光性角化病的生物行为有关。     

表皮肿瘤中COX-2与P53的检测

目的了解表皮肿瘤组织环氧合酶-2(COX-2)与P53的表达情况。方法免疫组化法检测脂溢性角化病(SK)15例、Bowen’s病(BD)15例、基底细胞上皮瘤(BCE)20例、鳞癌(SCC)20例COX-2和P53的表达。结果所检测的各肿瘤组织标本均有COX-2的表达,分别为SCC95%,BD73.3%,SK46.6%,BCE68.0%,表达强度以SCC最为显著,周围正常组织未见表达。突变型P53在SCC(80.0%),BCE(75.0%),BD(33.3%)肿瘤组织的阳性率较高,而在SK(13.3%)中基本不表达。SCC和BCECOX-2表达阳性者其突变型P53表达的阳性率较COX-2表达阴性者高(P<0.05)。结论表皮肿瘤存在COX-2的过表达;P53的突变与COX-2的过表达有关,p53突变可能是通过上调COX-2水平发挥抗凋亡作用,从而促进SCC,BCE的形成和发展。     

An assessment of the malignant potential of actinic keratoses and Bowen's disease: p53 and PCNA expression pattern correlate with the number of desmosomes

Actinic keratoses (AK) and Bowen's disease (BD), both intraepidermal skin tumors, have a potential progression to squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). To evaluate the malignant potential of AK and BD, the expression pattern of p53 protein and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) were examined in five types of AK and BD by immunohistochemistry. The ultrastructural difference of epidermal cells between AK and BD lesions was investigated. In the study of p53 and PCNA expression, the atrophic and acantholytic types of AK showed lower positive rates compared to others. These two types did not demonstrate all layers expression pattern. The number of desmosomes of the epidermal cells was significantly reduced in BD, and in the bowenoid and hypertrophic types of AK compared with other types of AK The number of hemi-desmosomes showed greatest reduction in BD and the bowenoid type of AK On the basis of our findings, it is hypothesized that atrophic and acantholytic types of AK may have the lowest, and the bowenoid type of AK and BD may have the highest, malignant potential.     

Repetitive DNA alterations in human skin cancers

Repetitive sequences constitute landmarks for genome regulation, evolution, and chromatin architecture. Patterns of specific and non-specific repetitive sequences change in many types and stages of tumor cells, characterized by band loss, gain, and (de) increased staining of pre-existing bands. In this work, repetitive DNA was studied in search of genome instability of skin cancers: basal and squamous cell carcinomas (BCC and SCC), malignant melanoma (MM), melanocytic nevus (MN), and actinic keratosis (AK) lesions. DNAs were extracted from blood and tumor samples from 21 BCC, 7 SCC, 11 MM and 7 lesions. Banding patterns were obtained by random amplification of polymorphic DNA (RAPD), and specific D9S50 and D9S52 microsatellites (9p21). D9S50 patterns revealed microsatellite instability (MSI) and/or loss of heterozygosity (LOH) in 36% BCC, 25% SCC, and 57% MM tumors. D9S52 microsatellite showed 28.5%; 42.8%; and 71.4% altered tumors, respectively. No microsatellite alterations were found in MN and AK. On the other hand, genomic rearrangements detected by RAPD were present in 100% tumors. In BCC, the mean number of tumor DNA alterations showed predominant gain of bands. On the contrary, MM samples presented loss, or decreased intensity signal of RAPD bands. Genome alterations in skin cancers would result from chromosomal rearrangements, aneuploidy and/or polysomies. The low-cost and quick RAPD technique may reveal unknown genes or DNA sequences associated with tumor development and progression, and may be easily implemented in clinical diagnosis.     

Survivin和COX-2在皮肤基底细胞癌和鳞状细胞癌组织中的表达及相关性

目的了解皮肤基底细胞癌和皮肤鳞状细胞癌中Survivin和COX-2的表达情况及两者的关系。方法采用免疫组化法检测10例正常对照组、23例基底细胞癌、18例鳞状细胞癌组织中Survivin和COX-2的表达情况。结果 Survivin蛋白在正常组织中不表达,基底细胞癌和鳞状细胞癌中Survivin蛋白的表达率分别为60.87%和66.67%。COX-2在正常组织中的表达率为10%,基底细胞癌和鳞状细胞癌中COX-2的表达率分别为65.22%和66.67%,且明显高于其在正常组织中的表达率。Survivin的表达和COX-2的表达呈显著正相关(P0.05)。结论 Survivin蛋白和COX-2在皮肤基底细胞癌和皮肤鳞状细胞癌中高表达,两者呈正相关。     

p21 WAF1/cip1expression in non-melanoma skin tumors

Abnormal control of the cell cycle is closely linked to carcino-genesis. p21^WAF1/CIP1 protein is a universal inhibitor of Gl cyclin-dependent kinase and is induced by p53-dependent and -independent pathways. In order to elucidate the role of p21^WAF1/CIP1 in human skin carcinogenesis, protein expression in squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), basal cell carcinoma (BCC), Bowen's disease (BD), actinic keratosis (AK), keratoacanthoma (KA), seborrheic keratosis (SK), and normal skin was examined using an immunohistochemical method. In normal skin, a few positive cells were seen in some cases in the upper spinous layer of the epidermis; sebaceous glands also had positive cells. In cases of SK and KA, positive cells were found in the basal and suprabasal epidermal layers (proliferation pattern), and in cases of BD and AK, positive cells were seen mainly in the upper spinous layer (differentiation pattern). Cases of SCC had more positive cells and showed two staining patterns: proliferation, or mixed. Cases of BCC had no positive cells. p21^WAF1/CIP1 has some unidentified role in keratinocyte tumorigenesis, which may not be related directly to carcinogenesis.     

磷酸化Stat3和磷酸化Akt及磷酸化ERK1/2在表皮良恶性肿瘤中的表达

目的 探讨磷酸化细胞信号传导与转录活化因子3(p-Stat3)和磷酸化Akt(p-Akt)及磷酸化细胞外信号调节激酶(p-ERK1/2)在表皮良恶性肿瘤中的表达.方法 采用免疫组化的方法检测脂溢性角化病,光线性角化病,鲍恩样丘疹病,基底细胞上皮瘤,鲍恩病,鳞状细胞癌中p-Stat3,p-Akt及p-ERK1/2的表达.结果 p-Stat3,p-Akt及p-ERK1/2阳性表达率在表皮恶性肿瘤中明显高于良性肿瘤(P均<0.05).p-Stat3和p-Akt的阳性表达率在表皮恶性肿瘤中从高到低依次为鳞状细胞癌>鲍恩病>基底细胞上皮瘤,而p-ERK1/2的阳性表达率无差异(P>0.05).在表皮恶性肿瘤中,p-Stat3和p-Akt的阳性表达呈显著正相关(P<0.05).而p-ERK1/2的阳性表达与p-Star3、p-Akt的阳性表达之间无相关性(P>0.05).结论 p-Stat3,p-AKT和p-ERK1/2参与表皮恶性肿瘤的发病.     

蛋白激酶D1及其磷酸化位点在皮肤鳞状细胞癌、Bowen病及光线性角化病组织中的表达

目的 探讨蛋白激酶DI(PKD1)及其磷酸化位点pPKD1-tyr463和pPKD1-ser916在鳞状细胞癌(SCC)、Bowen病和光线性角化病(AK)中的表达及意义.方法 收集新鲜SCC、Bowen病、AK及正常皮肤组织各10份,RT-PCR法检测各组样本中PKD1在基因水平的表达,Western印迹法检测各组样本中PKD1及其磷酸化位点在蛋白水平的表达.另收集蜡块组织SCC 50份、Bowen病20份、AK 20份及正常表皮组织10份,免疫组化检测PKD1、pPKD1-tyr463及pPKD1-ser916的表达情况.结果 正常皮肤组织、SCC、Bowen病和AK组织中PRKD1 mRNA的表达量分别为0.64±0.09、5.37±1.06、2.69±0.72和2.43±0.46,4组间差异有统计学意义(F=21.37,P＜0.05),且SCC、Bowen病和AK组织的表达水平均显著高于正常组织(P＜0.05),SCC组织又显著高于AK和Bowen病组织(均P＜ 0.05),而Bowen病与AK组织的表达量差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).PKD1总蛋白及pPKD1-tyr463在SCC和Bowen病组织中主要表达在棘层细胞及异形细胞的细胞质和细胞膜,且阳性表达率均显著高于正常皮肤组和AK组(均P＜0.01);pPKD1-ser916仅在部分高分化SCC癌巢中少量表达,而低分化鳞癌、AK、Bowen病及正常皮肤组织中均未见表达;SCC组中PKD1阳性表达率随鳞癌病理分级的提高而增加,且PKD1与pPKD1-tyr463的表达呈正相关(rcc=0.479,P＜0.05).Western印迹检测结果与免疫组化检测结果大致相符.结论 PKD1及其磷酸化位点Tyr463可能参与复层鳞状上皮来源的皮肤肿瘤的形成和进一步发展分化,在皮肤SCC形成进程中PKD1可能通过Tyr463位点活化而发挥促进作用.     

SGK1在日光性角化病、基底细胞癌及鳞状细胞癌中的表达

目的：检测SGK1在日光性角化病（AK）、基底细胞癌（BCC）及鳞状细胞癌（SCC）中的表达。方法：采用免疫组化SABC法检测SGK1在25例正常皮肤(NS)、25例AK、28例BCC、28例皮肤鳞状细胞癌标本中的表达。结果：NS、AK、BCC和SCC标本中,SGK1阳性细胞率分别为（40.03±14.42）%,（36.63±14.28）%,（52.82±18.73）%和（52.58±20.13）%。BCC组和SCC组分别与NS组比较,差异均有统计学意义（Ps<0.05）。各组SGK1染色阳性细胞率>50%的标本分别为6例（24%）,3例（12%）,16例（57.14%）和14例（50%）,BCC组和SCC组分别与NS组比较,差异均有统计学意义（Ps<0.05）。结论：SGK1的高表达可能与基底细胞癌及鳞状细胞癌的发病有关。