Changes in CXCL12/CXCR4-chemokine expression during onset of colorectal malignancies.
Tumour Biol
; 32(1): 189-96, 2011 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
Chemokines have been proposed to contribute to tumour growth and metastatic spread of several cancer entities. Here, we examined the relative levels of CXCL12/CXCR4 in resection specimens from patients with different malignant and non-malignant colorectal diseases as well as colorectal liver metastases (CRLM). CXCL12/CXCR4 mRNA and protein expression profiles were assessed by quantitative real-time PCR, Western blot analysis, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and immunohistochemistry in resection specimens from patients with ulcerative colitis (UC; n = 15), colorectal adenoma (CRA; n = 15), colorectal adenocarcinoma (CRC; n = 47) and CRLM (n = 16). Corresponding non-affected tissues served as control. In contrast to UC tissues, CXCL12 showed a distinct down-regulation in CRA, CRC and CRLM specimens, whereas the corresponding receptor CXCR4 demonstrated a significant up-regulation in CRC and CRLM related to corresponding non-affected tissues (p < 0.05, respectively). Our results strongly suggest an association between CXCL12/CXCR4 expression and the induction of CRA, CRC and the development of CRLM. Therefore, CXCR4 may be a potential target for specific therapeutic interventions.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Colorrectales
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Adenocarcinoma
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Biomarcadores de Tumor
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Adenoma
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Receptores CXCR4
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Quimiocina CXCL12
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Neoplasias Hepáticas
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Tumour Biol
Asunto de la revista:
NEOPLASIAS
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Alemania