Expression of estrogen receptor α and growth factors in human prolactinoma and its correlation with clinical features and gender.
J Endocrinol Invest
; 35(2): 174-80, 2012 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Many studies demonstrate that growth factors play an important role in the pathogenesis of prolactinoma induced by estrogen. The effects of estrogen are mainly mediated through its nuclear receptor (ERα); however, expression of ERα and growth factors in prolactinoma and healthy pituitary and their relationship remain obscure.AIM:
To obtain new insights regarding the expression differences of these factors and their relationship and to investigate the correlation between gender and clinical features in patients with prolactinoma. SUBJECTS ANDMETHODS:
A total of 21 human prolactinomas and 6 healthy human pituitaries were examined for mRNA expression of ERα, basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), transforming growth factor α (TGFα), TGFß1, TGFß3, and TGFß receptor type II (TGFßRII) by means of real-time PCR. Patient clinical data was also analyzed.RESULTS:
Both PRL level and tumor volume of the male patient group were higher than that of the female patient group. There was a significant correlation between PRL level and tumor volume in the total patient group. Expression of ERα, bFGF, TGFα, and TGFß3 mRNA levels of the patient group were significantly different from that of the control group. A significant correlation between ERα mRNA levels and PRL levels, tumor volume, TGFß1 mRNA levels in the total patient group were found.CONCLUSIONS:
PRL level and tumor volume have a significant difference between genders in prolactinoma patients. ERα and some growth factors may be involved in the tumorigenesis of prolactinoma. ERα could potentially be an effective therapy target for treating prolactinoma.
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Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Hipofisarias
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Prolactinoma
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Péptidos y Proteínas de Señalización Intercelular
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Receptor alfa de Estrógeno
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Estudios de Asociación Genética
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Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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J Endocrinol Invest
Año:
2012
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Article