胰腺癌MT1-MMP和MMP-2表达与神经浸润、转移及预后关系

目的 探讨膜型基质金属蛋白酶-1(MTI-MMP)和基质金属蛋白酶-2(MMP-2)在胰腺癌中的表达及其与神经浸润、转移及预后的关系.方法 采用免疫组化双标技术检测47例胰腺癌组织中MT1-MMP和MMP-2的表达,并以S-100标记神经纤维,观察MT1-MMP和MMP-2的阳性表达率与胰腺癌神经浸润、转移及预后的关系.结果 MT1-MMP和MMP-2在有神经浸润的胰腺癌组织中阳性表达率均明显高于无神经浸润者(χ2=4.24,11.57;P<0.05);MT1-MMP和MMP-2的表达与胰腺癌转移、临床分期和预后有关(χ2=7.42,7.26;11.85,12.69;6.69,7.86;P<0.01),而与性别、年龄、肿瘤大小及组织学分级无关(χ2=0.05～4.29;P>0.05);胰腺癌组织中MT1-MMP和MMP-2的表达呈正相关(r＝0.585,P<0.01).结论MT1-MMP和MMP-2在胰腺癌的神经浸润、转移过程中可能发挥协同作用;MT1-MMP和MMP-2的表达水平与胰腺癌临床分期和预后密切相关,可作为反应胰腺癌生物学行为的重要指标.     

Expression of cyclooxygenase 2 is an independent prognostic factor in human ovarian carcinoma

Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is the rate-limiting enzyme in prostanoid biosynthesis and is involved in tumor progression. We investigated expression of COX-1 and COX-2 in cell lines and tumors from ovarian carcinomas. Expression of COX-2 mRNA and protein was detectable in three of five ovarian carcinoma cell lines and was inducible by interleukin-1beta or phorbolester in a subset of cell lines. Prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) production could be inhibited by the selective COX-2 inhibitor NS-398. In malignant ascites of ovarian carcinomas significantly increased levels of PGE(2) were found compared to other carcinomas or nonmalignant ascites (P = 0.03). We investigated expression of COX-2 by immunohistochemistry in 117 ovarian surface epithelial tumors. Expression of COX-2 was detected in 42% of 86 ovarian carcinomas and in 37% of 19 low malignant potential tumors, but not in 12 cystadenomas or 2 normal ovaries. Expression of COX-1 was detected by immunohistochemistry in 75% of 75 invasive ovarian carcinomas and in 75% of 16 low malignant potential tumors, whereas 2 samples from normal ovaries and 8 cystadenomas were positive for COX-1. In univariate survival analysis of invasive carcinomas, expression of COX-2 was associated with a significantly reduced median survival time (log rank test, P = 0.04). For patients younger than 60 years of age, this association was even more significant (P < 0.004). In contrast, expression of COX-1 was no prognostic parameter (P = 0.89). There was no significant correlation between COX-2 or COX-1 expression and other clinicopathological markers. In multivariate analysis expression of COX-2 was an independent prognostic factor for poor survival (relative risk, 2.74; 95% CI, 1.38 to 5.47). Our data indicate that COX-2 expression is an independent prognostic factor in ovarian carcinoma. Based on the results of this study, it would be interesting to investigate whether ovarian carcinoma patients with tumors positive for COX-2 would benefit from treatment with selective COX-2 inhibitors.     

Expression of vascular endothelial growth factor and vascular endothelial growth factor receptors 1 and 2 in invasive breast carcinoma: prognostic significance and relationship with markers for aggressiveness

Dhakal H P, Naume B, Synnestvedt M, Borgen E, Kaaresen R, Schlichting E, Wiedswang G, Bassarova A, Holm R, Giercksky K‐E & Nesland J M
(2012) Histopathology  61, 350–364 Expression of vascular endothelial growth factor and vascular endothelial growth factor receptors 1 and 2 in invasive breast carcinoma: prognostic significance and relationship with markers for aggressiveness Aims: Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), VEGF receptor 1 (VEGFR‐1) and VEGF receptor 2 (VEGFR‐2) play a role in breast cancer growth and angiogenesis. We examined the expression and relationship with clinical outcome and other prognostic factors. Methods and results: Tumour sections from 468 breast cancer patients were immunostained for VEGF, VEGFR‐1, and VEGFR‐2, and their relationships with tumour vascularity, disseminated tumour cells (DTCs) in bone marrow and other clinicopathological parameters were evaluated. VEGF, VEGFR‐1 and VEGFR‐2 immunoreactivities were observed in invasive breast carcinoma cells. VEGF expression was significantly associated with VEGFR‐1 and VEGFR‐2 expression (P < 0.001). High‐level cytoplasmic expression of VEGFR‐1 was associated with significantly reduced distant disease‐free survival (DDFS) (P = 0.017, log‐rank) and breast cancer‐specific survival (BCSS) (P = 0.005, log‐rank) for all patients, and for node‐negative patients without systemic treatment (DDFS, P = 0.03, log‐rank; BCSS, P = 0.009, log‐rank). VEGFR‐1 expression was significantly associated with histopathological markers of aggressiveness (P < 0.05). Significantly reduced survival was observed in DTC‐positive patients as compared with DTC‐negative patients in the combined moderate/high VEGFR‐1 group (P < 0.001 for DDFS and BCSS), and the same was true for DDFS in the moderate VEGFR‐2 group (P = 0.006). Conclusions: High‐level expression of VEGFR‐1 indicates reduced survival. Higher‐level expression of VEGFR‐1 or VEGFR‐2 in primary breast carcinomas combined with the presence of DTC selects a prognostically unfavourable patient group.     

Expression of thrombospondin-1 in pancreatic carcinoma: correlation with microvessel density

Thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) is a multifunctional platelet and extracellular matrix protein that is involved in angiogenesis. Under certain pathological conditions, e.g., malignant tumors, high concentrations of TSP-1 work as an angiogenic agonist. Here we examined 98 pancreatic carcinomas with respect to TSP-1 immunoreactivity and its correlation to intratumoral microvessel density (MVD), a representation of the overall degree of angiogenesis in carcinomas. Northern blot analysis for TSP-1 mRNA was performed in seven additional cases. Eighty-seven tumors showed strong TSP-1 immunoreactivity, nine carcinomas were only weakly positive, and two lesions were negative for TSP-1. TSP-1 immunoreactivity was detected in the extracellular matrix, mostly at the invasion front of the tumor. Using Northern blot analysis, we observed high levels of TSP-1 mRNA in three out of seven pancreatic carcinomas. The mean MVD in pancreatic carcinoma was 38.8 vessels per mm2. Tumors with a high expression of TSP-1 showed a higher MVD and the correlation between TSP-1 immunoreactivity and microvessel density was highly significant (P=0.003). As a modulator of angiogenesis, TSP-1 is strongly expressed in most pancreatic adenocarcinomas and is likely to contribute to the extensive neovascularization and spread of this highly aggressive tumor.     

鼻咽癌组织中巨噬细胞移动抑制因子和MMP-2、MMP-9表达的关系

目的　研究巨噬细胞移动抑制因子 (macrophagemigrationinhibitoryfactor,MIF)和MMP 2、MMP 9在鼻咽癌组织中的表达水平及相互关系 ,探讨鼻咽癌细胞早期侵袭转移的机制。方法　收集 4 5例确诊的鼻咽原发癌活检组织标本 ,采用免疫组化LSAB法检测鼻咽癌组织中MIF和MMP 2、MMP 9的表达 ,并分析患者的临床参数的关系。结果　在 4 5例鼻咽原发癌组织中 ,MIF、MMP 2和MMP 9的阳性表达率分别为 77 8% (35 / 4 5 )、6 4 4 % (2 9/ 4 5 )和 71 1% (32 / 4 5 )。其中 ,癌细胞MIF和MMP 9的表达水平均显示与淋巴结转移有关 ,伴有淋巴结转移的癌组织中二者表达水平均高于无淋巴结转移的癌组织 (P值均 <0 0 5 )。MIF阳性组的癌细胞MMP 9的表达 (5 0 2 %± 33 5 % )明显高于MIF阴性病例 (11 7%± 2 2 7% ) ,两者差异有显著性 (P <0 0 1) ,且MIF的表达与MMP 9的表达亦呈正相关 (rs=0 .4 92 ,P <0 0 1) ,但癌细胞MMP 2的表达与MIF、MMP 9的表达以及是否有淋巴结转移则均未显示相关性。以Schmincke型生长方式分布的癌细胞MIF表达水平 (6 7 4 %±35 2 % )也高于以Regaud型方式分布的癌细胞 (32 9%± 2 9 7% ) ,差异有显著性 (P <0 0 1)。结论　鼻咽癌组织中癌细胞的MIF和MMP 9同步过表达 ,可能在鼻咽癌细胞的转移     

Expression of protein TARBP1 in human hepatocellular carcinoma and its prognostic significance

Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the expression of TARBP1 and its clinical significance in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Materials and Methods: 90 patients with primary hepatocellular carcinoma were included in this study. The tumor and paired adjacent non-tumor tissues were collected. TARBP1 expression was assessed by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemistry. Associations of TARBP1 expression with the clinicopathological features were analyzed, and prognosis of HCC patients was evaluated. Results: The result show the expression of TARBP1 mRNA in liver cancer tissues were higher than in the adjacent normal liver tissues in 10 paired samples (P=0.0015). Compared with adjacent normal liver tissues, overexpression of TARBP1 was detected in 61.1% (55/90) HCC patients. TARBP1 expression was associated with the AJCC tumor stage (P=0.004) and clinical stage (P=0.005), and decreased overall survival (P=0.002). In multivariate analysis, TARBP1 expression was an independent prognostic factor for overall survival (Hazard ratio [HR]=2.773, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.542-4.985; P=0.019). Conclusions: TARBP1 is up-regulated in HCC, and the expression of TARBP1 was associated with the pathological grading and clinical stage. TARBP1 maybe is an independent prognostic marker of HCC patients.     

Correlation and prognostic significance of MMP-2 and TFPI-2 differential expression in pancreatic carcinoma

Aberrant expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI)-2 not only correlate with tumorigenesis, but also with tumor invasion and metastasis. This study aims to investigate the correlation and prognostic significance of MMP-2 and TFPI-2 differential expression in pancreatic carcinoma. Immunohistochemistry was used to evaluate MMP-2 and TFPI-2 expression in tumor tissues and corresponding non-tumor tissues from 122 patients with pancreatic carcinoma. The results showed that the expression of MMP-2 was significantly (P < 0.05) higher in tumor tissues (78.7%) than in adjacent non-tumor tissues (27.9%), whereas the expression of TFPI-2 was significantly (P < 0.001) lower in tumor tissues (27.9%) than in adjacent non-tumor tissues (79.5%). Spearman’s rank correlation test showed a negative correlation between MMP-2 and TFPI-2 expression (r = -0.346, P < 0.001). Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed that high MMP-2 expression was significantly correlated with decreased disease-free survival (DFS) (P < 0.001) and overall survival (OS) (P < 0.001), while high TFPI-2 expression was significantly associated with increased DFS (P < 0.001) and OS (P < 0.001) of the patients. Multivariate analysis showed that high MMP-2 expression can act as an independent predictive factor for poor DFS (P = 0.01); and low TFPI-2 expression as an independent prognostic factor for poor DFS (P < 0.001) and OS (P < 0.001). In conclusion, our findings suggested that the differential expression of MMP-2 and TFPI-2 have a negative correlation in pancreatic carcinoma tissues; they may be considered as valuable biomarkers for prognosis of pancreatic carcinoma.     

凝血酶受体-1在肺癌组织中的表达及其与转移的关系

目的研究凝血酶受体（PAR）-1在肺癌组织中的表达及其与肺癌侵袭、转移的关系。方法免疫组织化学sP法、形态学计量及逆转录-聚合酶链反应（RT-PCR）检测肺癌原发灶和转移灶组织（36例液氮冻存肺癌组织、80例石蜡包埋肺癌组织）中PAR-1的表达。结果具有侵袭和转移部位的癌巢、脉管内癌栓、癌周围的肺泡上皮不典型增生灶及支气管腺导管上皮不典型增生灶均呈现较强的阳性反应。肺癌组织PAR-1蛋白表达阳性率为73．8％（59／80例）;转移组85．7％（48／56）与非转移组45,8％（11／24）之间差异有统计学意义（P〈0．05）。转移和非转移（P〈0．05）、原发灶和转移灶（P〈0．05）、肿瘤组织和肺组织（P〈0．01）各组之间PAR．1蛋白含量差异有统计学意义;而肿瘤大小、组织学类型和组织学分化各组间差异无统计学意义（P〉0．05）。肺癌组织PAR．1mRNA表达阳性率63．9％（23／36例）;转移组78．3％（18／23例）与非转移组38．5％（5／13）之间差异有统计学意义（P〈0．05）。结论PAR-1过度表达与肺癌的转移表型、组织发生及恶性表型有关;PAR-1可能是肺癌转移过程中发挥重要作用的因素之一。     

Expression of basic fibroblast growth factor (FGF-2)-associated with tumour proliferation in human pancreatic carcinoma

 Basic fibroblast growth factor (FGF-2) is one of the mitogens that facilitate epithelial proliferation and angiogenesis. We analysed the expression of FGF-2 and type I fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR1) in 20 selected cases of human pancreatic carcinoma (PC) in connection with proliferation of tumour cells and intratumour endothelial cells (ECs), using immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization (ISH). By FGF-2 immunostaining, tumour cells were strongly positive in 10 cases (50%). By FGFR1 immunostaining, stromal fibroblasts and ECs occasionally showed positive staining. Tumour cells in 12 cases (60%) were strongly positive. Expression of FGF-2 mRNA, as examined by ISH, was detected in 12 cases (60%) of PC, and its distribution pattern was similar to that of FGF-2 immunostaining. We divided these cases into two groups according to the result of FGF-2 immunostaining, and examined the Ki67 labelling indices of tumour cells and ECs between these two groups. These two proliferative indices were significantly higher in FGF-2-positive than in FGF-2-negative cases (P<0.05, P<0.05, respectively). These findings suggest that the expression of FGF-2 in PC is strongly associated with the proliferation of tumour cells and ECs and its increased expression may give tumour a growth advantage. Received: 13 November 1996 / Accepted: 12 March 1997     

胰腺癌中CXCR-4和MMP-2的表达及其临床意义

目的 探讨CXCR-4和MMP-2在胰腺癌中的表达及其临床意义和互相关系.方法 采用免疫组化PV6000法检测47例胰腺癌组织中CXCR-4和MMP-2的表达.结果 47例胰腺癌组织中CXCRd及MMP-2的阳性率分别为72.3%、66.0%,二者均与胰腺癌的转移、临床分期和预后有关(X2值7.26～12.69,P<0.05).CXCR-4和MMP-2阳性表达率与胰腺癌大小、性别、年龄和组织学分级无关(x2值0.03～4.27,P>0.05).胰腺癌组织中CXCR-4的表达与MMP-2的表达呈正相关(r=0.587,P<0.01).结论 CXCR-4可能通过上调MMP-2的表达,共同促进胰腺癌的浸润和转移;CXCR-4及MMP-2可作为判断胰腺癌生物学行为的指标.     

胰腺癌中肝细胞生长因子表达与微血管密度的临床研究

目的探讨在胰腺癌中肝细胞生长因子（HGF）阳性表达及微血管密度（MVD）与肿瘤临床病理特征的关系。方法应用免疫组化（S-P）法检测30例胰腺癌组织中HDF表达及MVD,运用统计软件将其与临床病理因素间进行Х^2及t检验。结果HGF不同分期下的表达不同,随分期增加而增加（P=0．04）;MVD在胰腺癌组织中随分期增加而增加（P=0．01）。肿瘤合并淋巴结转移患者HGF阳性表达为76．92％,与没有淋巴结转移组织间比较差异有统计学意义（P=0．001）;合并淋巴结转移组织内MVD计数为每高倍镜视野下（91．556±13．173）条,与没有淋巴结转移组织间比较差异有统计学意义（P=0．01）。结论HGF促进细胞的增生;促进肿瘤细胞的迁移,增加瘤细胞的侵袭性;还可通过诱导血管内皮生长因子的分泌和表达,从而间接促进肿瘤新生血管生成而促进肿瘤增长、转移。     

Expression of matrix metalloproteinases MMP-1, MMP-11 and MMP-19 is correlated with the WHO-grading of human malignant gliomas

Glioblastomas (GBM) are the most prevalent type of malignant primary brain tumor in adults. They may manifest de novo or develop from low-grade astrocytomas (LGA) or anaplastic astrocytomas. They are characterized by an aggressive local growth pattern and a marked degree of invasiveness, resulting in poor prognosis. Tumor progression is facilitated by an increased activity of proteolytic enzymes such as matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). Elevated levels of several MMPs were found in glioblastomas compared to LGA and normal brain (NB). However, data for some MMPs, like MMP-1, are controversially discussed and other MMPs like MMP-11 and MMP-19 have as yet not been analysed in detail. We examined the expression of MMP-1, MMP-9, MMP-11 and MMP-19 in NB, LGA and GBM by semiquantitative RT-PCR, Western blotting and immunohistochemistry and found an enhanced expression of these MMPs in GBM compared to LGA or NB in signal strength and in the percentage of tumors displaying MMP expression. The transition from LGA to GBM was characterized by a shift of pro-MMP-11 to expression of the active enzyme. Therefore, MMP-1, MMP-11 and MMP-19 might be of importance for the development of high-grade astrocytic tumors and may be promising targets for therapy.     

Expression of nerve growth factor in human pancreatic beta cells

Nerve growth factor (NGF) is an important modulator of rat pancreatic beta-cell physiology in vitro. In this study, we analysed the expression of NGF, TrkA and insulin in human pancreatic islets from normal, ductal adenocarcinoma and insulinoma-afflicted samples, using double immunofluorescent labelling and confocal microscopy. We found that in normal human pancreas, insulin and NGF are co-expressed in beta cells. Moreover, similar to previous observations in rat, the high affinity NGF receptor TrkA is also expressed in beta cells. Pancreatic beta cells in normal islets from adenocarcinoma and mucinous cystadenocarcinoma patients also expressed NGF. In 2 out of 15 exocrine tumour samples, NGF was detected also in the tissue surrounding the islets, while 2 out of 13 adenocarcinoma tumours expressed this growth factor. In five insulinoma samples, we observed weaker immunofluorescent labelling of insulin and NGF in the neoplastic tissue, compared to the islets not afflicted by the tumour, which may be a consequence of increased hormone secretion rate. We demonstrate that human beta cells express TrkA and NGF. These findings are consistent with the hypothesis that NGF modulates insulin secretion through a paracrine/autocrine loop, similar to the one observed in cultured rat beta cells.     

胃窦癌组织中MMP-26 mRNA及蛋白的表达

目的探讨胃窦癌及癌旁正常胃黏膜组织中MMP-26 mRNA及蛋白的表达意义。方法应用RT-PCR检测40对胃窦癌及癌旁正常胃黏膜组织中MMP-26基因的表达,Western blot方法检测其中10对标本的MMP-26蛋白表达,同时采用免疫组化MaxVision法检测102例胃窦癌组织和58例癌旁胃黏膜组织MMP-26蛋白的表达,分析MMP-26的表达与临床病理变量之间的关系。结果 MMP-26 mRNA在27例胃窦癌中的表达明显高于正常胃黏膜(67.5%)。Western blot结果显示7例胃癌组织中MMP-26蛋白表达明显高于对应的正常胃黏膜组织。免疫组化染色结果显示102例胃癌组织中有57例(55.9%)对MMP-26呈阳性反应,癌旁胃黏膜组织58例中有8例阳性(13.8%)。且MMP-26蛋白表达与胃癌浸润深度、淋巴结转移及TNM分期呈正相关。结论 MMP-26蛋白表达与胃癌浸润转移密切相关,可能作为胃癌早期诊断及预测预后的分子标记物。     

Diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers in pancreatic carcinoma

Pancreatic ductal carcinoma, one of the leading causes of cancer mortality, is typically diagnosed at an advanced stage, which significantly contributes to its high mortality rates. Studies have demonstrated that resection of small pancreatic tumors and tumors at lower stages correlates with improved survival. Detection of pancreatic carcinoma at an early, surgically resectable stage is the key to decreasing mortality and improving survival. Identification of sensitive diagnostic biomarkers as screening tools is crucial in detecting preinvasive pancreatic neoplasms. Numerous new DNA-, RNA- and protein-based biomarkers have been extensively investigated. This review aims to provide an update on these molecular markers, including biomarkers from blood, tissue as well as pancreatic juice and cystic fluid. These biomarkers hold potential utility in early diagnosis and prognostification of pancreatic ductal carcinoma, though many of which need to be validated in large-scale prospective studies before they can be used in clinical settings.