ISSN:
1573-7373
Keywords:
p53
;
ependymoma
;
tumor suppressor genes
;
gliomas
;
SSCP
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Ependymomas, which comprise 5% of central nervous system tumors, have not been extensively characterized genetically. The p53 tumor suppressor gene is frequently mutated in human cancer, and is important in the pathogenesis of other central nervous system (CNS) tumors. Chromosomal DNA corresponding to the p53 tumor suppressor gene was amplified by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) from 31 archival ependymoma specimens. DNA was screened for the presence of p53 mutations by single strand conformational polymorphism (SSCP) analysis; samples with altered mobility were further tested for the presence of mutation by direct DNA sequence analysis. Of the 31 ependymomas tested, one contained a detectable DNA sequence change in the p53 gene. Sequencing revealed a silent mutation in exon 6, at codon 213, which represents a known p53 sequence polymorphism. These findings suggest that in contrast to many other human cancers, p53 mutation is not important in the pathogenesis or progression of ependymomas.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00177473
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