ISSN:
1432-2307
Keywords:
Cyclin E
;
Colorectal adenoma
;
Colorectal carcinoma
;
Immunohistochemistry
;
Ki-67
;
p53
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The expression of cyclin E in human colorectal adenomas and adenocarcinomas was examined immunohistochemically to elucidate the role of cyclin E in the colorectal carcinogenesis. The expression of cyclin E was detected in 25% (91/358) of the adenomas and 56% (149/267) of the adenocarcinomas. The incidence of strongly positive cases was significantly higher in the adenocarcinomas (20%) than in the adenomas (5%) (P〈0.01). Among adenomas, a significant correlation was noticed between the expression of cyclin E and the grade of atypia. The incidence of cyclin E expression was significantly higher in the adenocarcinomas without an adenoma component (62%; 104/169) than in those with this component (46%; 45/98) (P〈0.05). Furthermore, the incidence of the cyclin E expression was higher in stages 1 and 2 carcinoma than in stage 0 and stages 3 and 4 carcinoma. The expression of cyclin E was the most prominent in tumors invading the submucosa and muscularis propria. The expression of cyclin E was significantly correlated with the proliferative activity of the tumor cells measured by Ki-67 antigen expression (P〈0.01). It was also correlated with the expression of p53 protein in the tumor cells (P〈0.01). Overexpression of cyclin E and subsequent deregulation of cell cycle may contribute to the development and early progression of the colorectal carcinomas.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00196815
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