Objective: To explore the effects of neuregulins on ErbB2 receptor signal transduction pathway activation, and invasion and metastasis of non-overexpression ErbB2 breast cancer cell MDA-MB-231. Methods: The express...Objective: To explore the effects of neuregulins on ErbB2 receptor signal transduction pathway activation, and invasion and metastasis of non-overexpression ErbB2 breast cancer cell MDA-MB-231. Methods: The expressions of neuregulin were detected by immunocytochemistry and Western blot. MDA-MB-231 cells were treated with ErbB2 kinase inhibitor AG825. Proliferations were measured with MTT assay. Invasion and metastasis of MDA-ME-231 cells were evaluated with transwell chamber. The enzyme activities of MMP-2 and MMP-9 were detected by gelatin zymography. The expressions of MMP-2 and HIF-1α were detected by Western blot. Results: MDA-MB-231 cells expressed a relatively higher level of neuregulin. In Western blot, the positive reaction band was found at 44KD which coincides with the molecular weight of NRG. When MDA-MB-231 cells were treated with AG825, the proliferation was inhibited in a time-dose-dependent manner (P〈0.01), invasion and metastasis were also depressed (P〈0.05). The enzyme activities of MMP-2 and MMP-9 were lower (P〈0.05). The expression levels of MMP-2 and HIF-lct were decreased (P〈0.05). Conclusion: Our study indicates that neuregulins are synthesized in MDA-MB-231 cells as transmembrane proteins, neuregulins could activate ErbB2 receptor signal transduction pathway by autocrine or paracrine secretion, and induce invasion and metastasis of MDA-MB-231 cells.展开更多
The expression of Cathepsin-D(Cath-D),c-erbB-2 and EGFR in breast cancer and its correlation to lymphatic metastases were studied in 277 cases by immunohistochemical technique.Positive staining of CathD was detected i...The expression of Cathepsin-D(Cath-D),c-erbB-2 and EGFR in breast cancer and its correlation to lymphatic metastases were studied in 277 cases by immunohistochemical technique.Positive staining of CathD was detected in 107 cases(38.62%).Among those, 89cass(83.17%) had documented metastases in the lymph nodes. One hundred and seventy cases(61.38%)stained negative for Cath-D.Of which 64 cases(37.64%)had detectable lymphatic metastases. There is a significant differencd in the rate of the lymphatic metastases between the Cath-D positive and Cath-D negative groups(x2=55 .05 P<0.0001).Fifty-six out of 107 Cath-D positive cases(52.23%)were c-erbB-2 positive as well.However, ouly 27 out of 170 Cath-D ngtive cases(15.88%)were c-erbB-2 positive.The positive mte of c-erbB-2 in Cath-D positive group was significantly different from that of Cath-D negative group (x2=41.58P<0.0001). Among those 107 Cath-D positive cases,49cases(45.79%)were EGFR positive. Only 24 cases (14.12%)were EGFR positive among the 170 Cath-D negative cases. The positive rate of EGFR between these two groups was also significantly different(x2=33.95 P<0.0001).An analysis of the three mentioned markers, the lymph node metastasis and tumor size suggests that Cath-D is the most valuble indicator for tumor aggressiveness. Breast cancer cases with a positive Cath-D staining are more likely to have lymphatic metastases and a poor prognosis.Therefore, alternative therapeutic strategies and close follow ups are appropriate for these patients.展开更多
AIM: To compare 2-deoxy-2-(<sup>18</sup>F)fluoro-D-glucose(<sup>18</sup>F-FDG) and <sup>18</sup>F-sodium (<sup>18</sup>F-NaF) positron emission tomography/computed tomog...AIM: To compare 2-deoxy-2-(<sup>18</sup>F)fluoro-D-glucose(<sup>18</sup>F-FDG) and <sup>18</sup>F-sodium (<sup>18</sup>F-NaF) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) accuracy in breast cancer patients with clinically/radiologically suspected or known bone metastases.METHODS: A total of 45 consecutive patients with breast cancer and the presence or clinical/biochemical or radiological suspicion of bone metastatic disease underwent <sup>18</sup>F-FDG and <sup>18</sup>F-fluoride PET/CT. Imaging results were compared with histopathology when available, or clinical and radiological follow-up of at least 1 year. For each technique we calculated: Sensitivity (Se), specificity (Sp), overall accuracy, positive and negative predictive values, error rate, and Youden’s index. McNemar’s χ<sup>2</sup> test was used to test the difference in sensitivity and specificity between the two diagnostic methods. All analyses were computed on a patient basis, and then on a lesion basis, with consideration ofthe density of independent lesions on the co-registered CT (sclerotic, lytic, mixed, no-lesions) and the divergent site of disease (skull, spine, ribs, extremities, pelvis). The impact of adding <sup>18</sup>F-NaF PET/CT to the work-up of patients was also measured in terms of change in their management due to <sup>18</sup>F-NaF PET/CT findings.RESULTS: The two imaging methods of <sup>18</sup>F-FDG and <sup>18</sup>F-fluoride PET/CT were significantly different at the patient-based analysis: Accuracy was 86.7% and 84.4%, respectively (McNemar’s χ<sup>2</sup> = 6.23, df = 1, P = 0.01). Overall, 244 bone lesions were detected in our analysis. The overall accuracy of the two methods was significantly different at lesion-based analysis (McNemar’s χ<sup>2</sup> = 93.4, df = 1, P < 0.0001). In the lesion density-based and site-based analysis, <sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET/CT provided more accurate results in the detection of CT-negative metastasis (P < 0.002) and vertebral localizations (P < 0.002); <sup>18</sup>F-NaF PET/CT was more accurate in detecting sclerotic (P < 0.005) and rib lesions (P < 0.04). <sup>18</sup>F-NaF PET/CT led to a change of management in 3 of the 45 patients (6.6%) by revealing findings that were not detected at <sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET/CT.CONCLUSION: <sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET/CT is a reliable imaging tool in the detection of bone metastasis in most cases, with a diagnostic accuracy that is slightly, but significantly, superior to that of <sup>18</sup>F-NaF PET/CT in the general population of breast cancer patients. However, the extremely high sensitivity of <sup>18</sup>F-fluoride PET/CT can exploit its diagnostic potential in specific clinical settings (i.e., small CT-evident sclerotic lesions, high clinical suspicious of relapse, and negative <sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET and conventional imaging).展开更多
The ERBB2 nuclear transport in breast cancer cell lines after radiation and its possible role in radiation tolerance were observed. Confocal microscopy and Western blotting were applied to detect the nuclear ERBB2 exp...The ERBB2 nuclear transport in breast cancer cell lines after radiation and its possible role in radiation tolerance were observed. Confocal microscopy and Western blotting were applied to detect the nuclear ERBB2 expression after radiation in breast carcinomas cells. And the effects of Herceptin, AG825 and Cisplatin on the expression of nuclear ERBB2 were investigated. Survival fractions were also observed. After radiation, compared with control group, confocal microscopy and Western blot revealed that the expression of nuclear ERBB2 was increased in breast cancer cells time-dependently. Herceptin, and AG825 could significantly inhibit the radiation-induced nuclear ERBB2 expression, and decrease survival fractions. Cisplatin also induced the nuclear ERBB2 expression in breast cancer cells with high ERBB2 expression. It was concluded that radiation could induce ERBB2 nuclear transport, and nuclear ERBB2 may correlate with radiation resistance in breast cancer cells with high ERBB2 expression.展开更多
We studied tumour lymphangiogenesis and lymphatic invasion using D2-40 endothelial marker in 35 breast cancer patients treated by primary surgery and correlated it with various clinico-pathological prognostic paramete...We studied tumour lymphangiogenesis and lymphatic invasion using D2-40 endothelial marker in 35 breast cancer patients treated by primary surgery and correlated it with various clinico-pathological prognostic parameters. Lymphangiogenesis was quantified using lymphatic micro vessel density (LMVD) by counting the immunostained lymphatic microvessels at 200X. The mean age was 45.97±12.09 years (range 30-80 years). LMVD ranged from 5/hpf to 56/hpf with a mean score of 13.4±10.8 and median of 9. The median value of 9 was taken to classify patients into a low or high LMVD. LMVD correlated significantly with tumour size (p=0.003), histological grade (p=0.046), lymph node status (p=0.030). There was no significant correlation of LMVD with stage, estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor or HER2/neu immunoreactivity. Lymphovascular invasion on D2-40 staining [LVI-D40] was found in 13 (37.1%) cases compared to 6 cases (17.1%) on H & E staining showing a poor agreement (k=0.244). LVI correlated significantly with lymph node status (p=0.011). There was a strong association between tumour size (p=0.142), histological grade (p=0.066) though the correlation was not statistically significant. No correlation was found with stage, estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor or HER2/neu immunoreactivity. The mean LMVD in LVI positive patients was higher (22.85±13.29) as compared to LVI negative patients (7.95±2.05) and this was statistically significant (p=0.001). Increased D2-40 detected LMVD and LVI correlated with poor prognostic parameters.展开更多
文摘Objective: To explore the effects of neuregulins on ErbB2 receptor signal transduction pathway activation, and invasion and metastasis of non-overexpression ErbB2 breast cancer cell MDA-MB-231. Methods: The expressions of neuregulin were detected by immunocytochemistry and Western blot. MDA-MB-231 cells were treated with ErbB2 kinase inhibitor AG825. Proliferations were measured with MTT assay. Invasion and metastasis of MDA-ME-231 cells were evaluated with transwell chamber. The enzyme activities of MMP-2 and MMP-9 were detected by gelatin zymography. The expressions of MMP-2 and HIF-1α were detected by Western blot. Results: MDA-MB-231 cells expressed a relatively higher level of neuregulin. In Western blot, the positive reaction band was found at 44KD which coincides with the molecular weight of NRG. When MDA-MB-231 cells were treated with AG825, the proliferation was inhibited in a time-dose-dependent manner (P〈0.01), invasion and metastasis were also depressed (P〈0.05). The enzyme activities of MMP-2 and MMP-9 were lower (P〈0.05). The expression levels of MMP-2 and HIF-lct were decreased (P〈0.05). Conclusion: Our study indicates that neuregulins are synthesized in MDA-MB-231 cells as transmembrane proteins, neuregulins could activate ErbB2 receptor signal transduction pathway by autocrine or paracrine secretion, and induce invasion and metastasis of MDA-MB-231 cells.
文摘The expression of Cathepsin-D(Cath-D),c-erbB-2 and EGFR in breast cancer and its correlation to lymphatic metastases were studied in 277 cases by immunohistochemical technique.Positive staining of CathD was detected in 107 cases(38.62%).Among those, 89cass(83.17%) had documented metastases in the lymph nodes. One hundred and seventy cases(61.38%)stained negative for Cath-D.Of which 64 cases(37.64%)had detectable lymphatic metastases. There is a significant differencd in the rate of the lymphatic metastases between the Cath-D positive and Cath-D negative groups(x2=55 .05 P<0.0001).Fifty-six out of 107 Cath-D positive cases(52.23%)were c-erbB-2 positive as well.However, ouly 27 out of 170 Cath-D ngtive cases(15.88%)were c-erbB-2 positive.The positive mte of c-erbB-2 in Cath-D positive group was significantly different from that of Cath-D negative group (x2=41.58P<0.0001). Among those 107 Cath-D positive cases,49cases(45.79%)were EGFR positive. Only 24 cases (14.12%)were EGFR positive among the 170 Cath-D negative cases. The positive rate of EGFR between these two groups was also significantly different(x2=33.95 P<0.0001).An analysis of the three mentioned markers, the lymph node metastasis and tumor size suggests that Cath-D is the most valuble indicator for tumor aggressiveness. Breast cancer cases with a positive Cath-D staining are more likely to have lymphatic metastases and a poor prognosis.Therefore, alternative therapeutic strategies and close follow ups are appropriate for these patients.
文摘AIM: To compare 2-deoxy-2-(<sup>18</sup>F)fluoro-D-glucose(<sup>18</sup>F-FDG) and <sup>18</sup>F-sodium (<sup>18</sup>F-NaF) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) accuracy in breast cancer patients with clinically/radiologically suspected or known bone metastases.METHODS: A total of 45 consecutive patients with breast cancer and the presence or clinical/biochemical or radiological suspicion of bone metastatic disease underwent <sup>18</sup>F-FDG and <sup>18</sup>F-fluoride PET/CT. Imaging results were compared with histopathology when available, or clinical and radiological follow-up of at least 1 year. For each technique we calculated: Sensitivity (Se), specificity (Sp), overall accuracy, positive and negative predictive values, error rate, and Youden’s index. McNemar’s χ<sup>2</sup> test was used to test the difference in sensitivity and specificity between the two diagnostic methods. All analyses were computed on a patient basis, and then on a lesion basis, with consideration ofthe density of independent lesions on the co-registered CT (sclerotic, lytic, mixed, no-lesions) and the divergent site of disease (skull, spine, ribs, extremities, pelvis). The impact of adding <sup>18</sup>F-NaF PET/CT to the work-up of patients was also measured in terms of change in their management due to <sup>18</sup>F-NaF PET/CT findings.RESULTS: The two imaging methods of <sup>18</sup>F-FDG and <sup>18</sup>F-fluoride PET/CT were significantly different at the patient-based analysis: Accuracy was 86.7% and 84.4%, respectively (McNemar’s χ<sup>2</sup> = 6.23, df = 1, P = 0.01). Overall, 244 bone lesions were detected in our analysis. The overall accuracy of the two methods was significantly different at lesion-based analysis (McNemar’s χ<sup>2</sup> = 93.4, df = 1, P < 0.0001). In the lesion density-based and site-based analysis, <sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET/CT provided more accurate results in the detection of CT-negative metastasis (P < 0.002) and vertebral localizations (P < 0.002); <sup>18</sup>F-NaF PET/CT was more accurate in detecting sclerotic (P < 0.005) and rib lesions (P < 0.04). <sup>18</sup>F-NaF PET/CT led to a change of management in 3 of the 45 patients (6.6%) by revealing findings that were not detected at <sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET/CT.CONCLUSION: <sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET/CT is a reliable imaging tool in the detection of bone metastasis in most cases, with a diagnostic accuracy that is slightly, but significantly, superior to that of <sup>18</sup>F-NaF PET/CT in the general population of breast cancer patients. However, the extremely high sensitivity of <sup>18</sup>F-fluoride PET/CT can exploit its diagnostic potential in specific clinical settings (i.e., small CT-evident sclerotic lesions, high clinical suspicious of relapse, and negative <sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET and conventional imaging).
基金supported by a grant from National Natural Sciences Foundation of China (No. 30672426)
文摘The ERBB2 nuclear transport in breast cancer cell lines after radiation and its possible role in radiation tolerance were observed. Confocal microscopy and Western blotting were applied to detect the nuclear ERBB2 expression after radiation in breast carcinomas cells. And the effects of Herceptin, AG825 and Cisplatin on the expression of nuclear ERBB2 were investigated. Survival fractions were also observed. After radiation, compared with control group, confocal microscopy and Western blot revealed that the expression of nuclear ERBB2 was increased in breast cancer cells time-dependently. Herceptin, and AG825 could significantly inhibit the radiation-induced nuclear ERBB2 expression, and decrease survival fractions. Cisplatin also induced the nuclear ERBB2 expression in breast cancer cells with high ERBB2 expression. It was concluded that radiation could induce ERBB2 nuclear transport, and nuclear ERBB2 may correlate with radiation resistance in breast cancer cells with high ERBB2 expression.
文摘We studied tumour lymphangiogenesis and lymphatic invasion using D2-40 endothelial marker in 35 breast cancer patients treated by primary surgery and correlated it with various clinico-pathological prognostic parameters. Lymphangiogenesis was quantified using lymphatic micro vessel density (LMVD) by counting the immunostained lymphatic microvessels at 200X. The mean age was 45.97±12.09 years (range 30-80 years). LMVD ranged from 5/hpf to 56/hpf with a mean score of 13.4±10.8 and median of 9. The median value of 9 was taken to classify patients into a low or high LMVD. LMVD correlated significantly with tumour size (p=0.003), histological grade (p=0.046), lymph node status (p=0.030). There was no significant correlation of LMVD with stage, estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor or HER2/neu immunoreactivity. Lymphovascular invasion on D2-40 staining [LVI-D40] was found in 13 (37.1%) cases compared to 6 cases (17.1%) on H & E staining showing a poor agreement (k=0.244). LVI correlated significantly with lymph node status (p=0.011). There was a strong association between tumour size (p=0.142), histological grade (p=0.066) though the correlation was not statistically significant. No correlation was found with stage, estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor or HER2/neu immunoreactivity. The mean LMVD in LVI positive patients was higher (22.85±13.29) as compared to LVI negative patients (7.95±2.05) and this was statistically significant (p=0.001). Increased D2-40 detected LMVD and LVI correlated with poor prognostic parameters.