Overexpression of 14-3-3ε predicts tumour metastasis and poor survival in hepatocellular carcinoma.
Histopathology
; 58(5): 705-11, 2011 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
AIMS:
The results of our earlier studies suggested that 14-3-3ε is involved in cancer cell survival and growth. However, it is not clear whether 14-3-3ε plays a role in tumour metastasis and patient outcome. The aim of this study was to determine whether 14-3-3ε is a marker for predicting hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) metastasis and survival. METHODS ANDRESULTS:
One hundred and fourteen patients with tissue-diagnosed primary HCC were followed for an average of 58.6 months. 14-3-3ε in liver tissues was analysed by immunohistochemistry, and quantified by a Quick score system. Correlation of 14-3-3ε with patient survival and metastasis was analysed with a Wilcoxon signed rank test, Kaplan-Meier survival curves, and Cox proportional hazard regression. Seventy-one of 114 patients (62.3%) had a significant increase of 14-3-3ε expression in HCC tissues, whereas normal tissues expressed weak or undetectable 14-3-3ε. Elevated 14-3-3ε expression was significantly associated with shortened overall survival and progression-free survival. Furthermore, 14-3-3ε overexpression increased the risk of metastasis 4.6-fold.CONCLUSIONS:
Overexpression of 14-3-3ε in primary HCC tissues predicts a high risk of extrahepatic metastasis and worse survival, and is a potential therapeutic target.
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Carcinoma Hepatocelular
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Proteínas 14-3-3
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Neoplasias Hepáticas
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Humans
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2011
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