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Knockdown of TBRG4 suppresses the migration, invasion, and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition of pancreatic cancer cells via TGF-β/smad3 signaling. 敲低TBRG4可通过TGF-β/smad3信号传导抑制胰腺癌细胞的迁移、侵袭和上皮-间质转化。
IF 2.5 4区 生物学
Histology and histopathology Pub Date : 2025-01-08 DOI: 10.14670/HH-18-871
Xiao Ye, Xiaolin Zheng, Ling Zhu
{"title":"Knockdown of TBRG4 suppresses the migration, invasion, and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition of pancreatic cancer cells via TGF-β/smad3 signaling.","authors":"Xiao Ye, Xiaolin Zheng, Ling Zhu","doi":"10.14670/HH-18-871","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14670/HH-18-871","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Pancreatic cancer (PC) is one of the deadliest malignancies worldwide, with a low five-year survival rate of less than 10%. Transforming growth factor β regulator 4 (TBRG4) is differentially expressed in PC tissues, but its specific functions and regulatory role in PC have not been clarified.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>TBRG4 mRNA expression in PC cells was measured by qRT-PCR. Protein levels of TBRG4, key markers related to the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) process, and factors related to the TGF-β/smad3 pathway were quantified by western blot. The migratory and invasive abilities of PC cells were evaluated by wound healing and Transwell assays, respectively. Spearman's correlation analysis was performed to analyze the expression correlation between TBRG4 and TGF-β1 (or SMAD3). Xenograft mouse models were established to explore the <i>in vivo</i> role of TBRG4.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mRNA and protein expression of TBRG4 were elevated in PC cells. TBRG4 knockdown repressed PC cell migration, invasion, and the EMT process. Moreover, TBRG4 activated TGF-β/smad3 signaling in PC cells and positively correlated with TGF-β1 (or SMAD3) expression in PC tissues based on bioinformatics analysis. Furthermore, SRI-011381 (an agonist of TGF-β1) counteracted the inhibitory influence of TBRG4 knockdown on PC cellular behaviors, and SB431542 (an inhibitor of the TGF-β type I receptor) treatment countervailed the promoting influence of TBRG4 overexpression on PC cell invasion, migration, and EMT. Results of <i>in vivo</i> assays verified that TBRG4 silencing inhibited tumorigenesis and TGF-β/smad3 signaling.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The silencing of TBRG4 inhibits PC cell invasion, migration, EMT, and tumorigenesis by inactivating TGF-β/smad3 signaling.</p>","PeriodicalId":13164,"journal":{"name":"Histology and histopathology","volume":" ","pages":"18871"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143004637","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Exploring pathological targets and advancing pharmacotherapy in autism spectrum disorder: Contributions of glial cells and heavy metals. 探索自闭症谱系障碍的病理靶点,推进药物治疗:神经胶质细胞和重金属的作用。
IF 2.5 4区 生物学
Histology and histopathology Pub Date : 2025-01-03 DOI: 10.14670/HH-18-870
Dhrita Chatterjee, Kousik Maparu, Shamsher Singh
{"title":"Exploring pathological targets and advancing pharmacotherapy in autism spectrum disorder: Contributions of glial cells and heavy metals.","authors":"Dhrita Chatterjee, Kousik Maparu, Shamsher Singh","doi":"10.14670/HH-18-870","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14670/HH-18-870","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a globally recognized neurodevelopmental condition characterized by repetitive and restrictive behavior, persistent deficits in social interaction and communication, mental disturbances, etc., affecting approximately 1 in 100 children worldwide. A combination of genetic and environmental factors is involved in the etiopathogenesis of the disease, but specific biomarkers have not yet been identified. Due to the lack of clinical evidence, fluctuations in symptoms, and difficulties in <i>in-vitro</i> and <i>in-vivo</i> modeling, developing medications for ASD is quite difficult. Although several drugs are used to treat autism, only risperidone and aripiprazole have received FDA approval in the United States. Epidemiological studies have suggested that maternal exposure to valproic acid (VPA), acetaminophen, propionic acid, and metals, such as cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), arsenic (As), and mercury (Hg), may contribute to the development of various neurodevelopmental disorders. Pathological targets directly implicated in the disease include excitatory-inhibitory (E/A) imbalance, hyperserotonemia, GSK-3 inhibition, and Akt pathway activation. However, while a combination of pharmacotherapy, behavioral, and nutritional/dietary interventions has been found to be the most effective conventional therapy to date, many patients have chosen to implement particular dietary supplements for reducing ASD symptoms. In this review, we briefly describe various pathological targets and their roles in the pathophysiology of ASD and treatment strategies, including some future research directions.</p>","PeriodicalId":13164,"journal":{"name":"Histology and histopathology","volume":" ","pages":"18870"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143004635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Testicular cryopreservation: From technical aspects to practical applications. 睾丸低温保存:从技术层面到实际应用。
IF 2.5 4区 生物学
Histology and histopathology Pub Date : 2025-01-02 DOI: 10.14670/HH-18-869
Ana Glória Pereira, Tayná Moura Matos, Joana Letícia Cottin de Albuquerque, Andréia Maria da Silva, Alexandre Rodrigues Silva
{"title":"Testicular cryopreservation: From technical aspects to practical applications.","authors":"Ana Glória Pereira, Tayná Moura Matos, Joana Letícia Cottin de Albuquerque, Andréia Maria da Silva, Alexandre Rodrigues Silva","doi":"10.14670/HH-18-869","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14670/HH-18-869","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Testicular cryopreservation has been highlighted as a promising alternative for preserving male fertility and can be applied to restore spermatogenesis in prepubertal individuals or cancer patients, preserve biologically valuable genotypes, and in studies on reproductive physiology or toxicity of various substances. This review presents an analysis of the technical aspects and applications of testicular cryopreservation, examining the contributions of important studies in this area and discussing the different factors that can impact the efficiency of the technique. Testicular fragments can be obtained from living or dead individuals, at any age and reproductive stage, through orchiectomy or biopsy. Among the methods used for processing, slow freezing and vitrification in open or closed systems stand out. However, factors such as species, age, medium used, cryoprotectants, and cryopreservation method can influence the viability of the testis after heating. To obtain sperm, the testes can be cultured <i>in vitro</i> or <i>in vivo</i> and the recovered gametes applied in assisted reproduction techniques. However, in some species, mainly wild animals and humans, this is still a limitation to be overcome.</p>","PeriodicalId":13164,"journal":{"name":"Histology and histopathology","volume":" ","pages":"18869"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142983167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Expression of amine oxidase-related proteins in breast phyllodes tumor. 乳腺植物瘤中胺氧化酶相关蛋白的表达。
IF 2.5 4区 生物学
Histology and histopathology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-04 DOI: 10.14670/HH-18-773
Hye Min Kim, Ja Seung Koo
{"title":"Expression of amine oxidase-related proteins in breast phyllodes tumor.","authors":"Hye Min Kim, Ja Seung Koo","doi":"10.14670/HH-18-773","DOIUrl":"10.14670/HH-18-773","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Bacground: </strong>Breast phyllodes tumors (BPTs) are difficult to differentiate from other tumor types. In-depth research is needed due to the insufficient description of the amine oxidase protein family, particularly in BPTs.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study investigated the expression and clinical implications of amine oxidase-related proteins in BPTs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Tissue microarrays were constructed (n=181), and amine oxidase-related proteins of monoamine oxidase (MAO) A, MAOB, lysyl oxidase (LOX), and primary-amine oxidase 3 (AOC3) were assessed using immunohistochemical staining. Staining patterns of these proteins were compared and analyzed with clinicopathologic parameters.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In all, 149, 27, and 5 cases were classified as benign, borderline, and malignant, respectively. A higher grade of BPT was associated with increased MAOB (<i>P</i><0.001), LOX (<i>P</i>=0.035), and AOC3 (<i>P</i><0.001) expression. BPT cases with tumor recurrence and distant metastasis had higher proportions of MAOB positivity in stromal components (<i>P</i>=0.002 and 0.018, respectively). During follow-up, there was a significant association between MAOB positivity in the stromal component and shorter disease-free survival (DFS) (<i>P</i>=0.001) as well as overall survival (<i>P</i>=0.003). Moreover, MAOB positivity emerged as an independent factor for shorter DFS (hazard ratio: 4.253, 95% confidence interval: 1.034-17.49, <i>P</i>=0.045).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Higher MAOB, LOX, and AOC3 expression were observed in higher-grade BPTs, and MAOB expression was identified as a significant prognostic factor.</p>","PeriodicalId":13164,"journal":{"name":"Histology and histopathology","volume":" ","pages":"39-47"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141418704","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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PYCR1 expresses in cancer-associated fibroblasts and accelerates the progression of C6 glioblastoma. PYCR1在癌症相关成纤维细胞中表达,并加速C6胶质母细胞瘤的发展。
IF 2.5 4区 生物学
Histology and histopathology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-15 DOI: 10.14670/HH-18-762
Mingkun Zhang, Baibin Bi, Guangcun Liu, Xiaoyong Fan
{"title":"PYCR1 expresses in cancer-associated fibroblasts and accelerates the progression of C6 glioblastoma.","authors":"Mingkun Zhang, Baibin Bi, Guangcun Liu, Xiaoyong Fan","doi":"10.14670/HH-18-762","DOIUrl":"10.14670/HH-18-762","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) play important roles in tumor microenvironments. Pyrroline-5-carboxylate reductase 1 (PYCR1) is a potential cancer therapy target. This study aimed to explore the expression of PYCR1 in glioma-associated CAFs and analyze the effects of PYCR1 expression in CAFs on the proliferation of C6 glioma.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A rat glioma model was induced by injecting C6 cells in the right caudate putamen via a microliter syringe. After 14 days, tumor tissues were collected, and the levels of COL1A1 and PYCR1 were measured by immunohistochemistry. The colocalization of fibroblast activation protein α (FAP) and PYCR1 in tissues was measured by double-immunofluorescence. The CAFs were labeled by FAP and isolated from the tumor tissues using a fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) machine. The isolated CAFs were further separated into CAFs with different PYCR1 expressions using the FACS machine. CAFs with different PYCR1 expressions were respectively cocultured with C6 cells or MUVECs for 48h using a Transwell permeable support. The invasion and proliferation of C6 cells were measured using a Transwell assay and colony formation assay, and the angiogenesis of MUVECs was measured using a Tube formation assay. The expression of COL1A1 and PYCR1 proteins in C6 cells and VEGF-A and EGF proteins in MUVECs was measured by western blotting. PYCR1 silencing in C6 cells was induced by PYCR1 siRNA transfection, the effects of which on the proliferation of C6 cells were measured using a wound healing assay, a Transwell assay, and western blotting.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The PYCR1 and COL1A1 upregulation co-occurred in the rat glioma, and PYCR1 was expressed in CAFs. The CAF coculture enhanced the invasion and proliferation of C6 cells and the angiogenesis of MUVECs. Meanwhile, the levels of COL1A1 protein in C6 cells, and the levels of VEGF-A and EGF proteins in MUVECs were increased after CAF coculture. Moreover, the effects of CAF coculture were increased with PYCR1 expression in the CAF. Silencing PYCR1 suppressed the migration and invasion of C6 cells, and decreased the levels of COL1A1 and VEGF-A proteins in C6 cells.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>PYCR1 is expressed in glioma-associated CAFs, and promotes the proliferation of C6 cells and angiogenesis of MUVECs, suggesting that targeting PYCR1 may be a therapeutic strategy for glioma.</p>","PeriodicalId":13164,"journal":{"name":"Histology and histopathology","volume":" ","pages":"89-100"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141199812","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Mast cells and wound healing: Still an open question. 肥大细胞与伤口愈合:仍是一个未解之谜。
IF 2.5 4区 生物学
Histology and histopathology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-06 DOI: 10.14670/HH-18-757
Montserrat Fernández-Guarino, Stefano Bacci
{"title":"Mast cells and wound healing: Still an open question.","authors":"Montserrat Fernández-Guarino, Stefano Bacci","doi":"10.14670/HH-18-757","DOIUrl":"10.14670/HH-18-757","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mast cells, which originate from the bone marrow, possess the ability to secrete a diverse array of active molecules. These molecules include mediators (histamine, heparin), which have been identified for decades and are stored in specific granules, as well as small molecules generated instantaneously in response to stimulation (membrane lipid derivatives, nitric oxide), and a multitude of multifunctional cytokines that are secreted constitutively. Activated mast cells participate in the regulation of the local immune response and exert control over critical events of inflammation and healing with the assistance of a vast array of mediators. The involvement of these cell types in inflammatory states suggests that mast cells may function as sentinels that activate local immune processes in response to various types of stimuli and the entry of antigens. Moreover, due to their proximity to nerve fibers and reactivity to a variety of neurotransmitters, mast cells are among the cells that may facilitate local neuroimmune interactions. With this in mind, it is necessary to consider their participation in the repair of injuries in both acute and chronic conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":13164,"journal":{"name":"Histology and histopathology","volume":" ","pages":"21-30"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140916426","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Retinal ischemic diseases and promising therapeutic molecular targets. 视网膜缺血性疾病和有前景的治疗分子靶点。
IF 2.5 4区 生物学
Histology and histopathology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-03 DOI: 10.14670/HH-18-756
Deokho Lee, Yohei Tomita, Kazuno Negishi, Toshihide Kurihara
{"title":"Retinal ischemic diseases and promising therapeutic molecular targets.","authors":"Deokho Lee, Yohei Tomita, Kazuno Negishi, Toshihide Kurihara","doi":"10.14670/HH-18-756","DOIUrl":"10.14670/HH-18-756","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Retinal ischemia is a fundamental pathologic condition associated with retinal vascular occlusion, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and other eye diseases. Extensive inflammation, redox imbalance, apoptosis, and abnormal vascular formation in retinal ischemia could lead to visual impairments. Developing or finding effective treatments is urgently needed to protect the eye against retinal ischemia and related damage. To address the demand, we have searched for promising therapeutic molecular targets in the eye (e.g., hypoxia-inducible factor [HIF], peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha [PPARα], and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide [NAD<sup>+</sup>]), and found that modulations of each molecular target might protect the eye against retinal ischemic damage in terms of complex pathologic mechanisms. In the current article, we review and update the therapeutic evidence of modulation of HIF, PPARα, or NAD<sup>+</sup> and discuss future directions for developing promising drugs based on these molecular targets. This summary urges research to obtain more solid evidence of each molecular target in retinal ischemic diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":13164,"journal":{"name":"Histology and histopathology","volume":" ","pages":"11-20"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140911759","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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NRF3 suppresses the metastasis of triple-negative breast cancer cells by inhibiting ERK activation in a ROS-dependent manner. NRF3 以 ROS 依赖性方式抑制 ERK 激活,从而抑制三阴性乳腺癌细胞的转移。
IF 2.5 4区 生物学
Histology and histopathology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-26 DOI: 10.14670/HH-18-786
Chenhui Zheng, Yue Pan, Bangyi Lin, Jin Li, Qi Chen, Zhibao Zheng
{"title":"NRF3 suppresses the metastasis of triple-negative breast cancer cells by inhibiting ERK activation in a ROS-dependent manner.","authors":"Chenhui Zheng, Yue Pan, Bangyi Lin, Jin Li, Qi Chen, Zhibao Zheng","doi":"10.14670/HH-18-786","DOIUrl":"10.14670/HH-18-786","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Our previous study demonstrated that NRF3 (NFE2L3, Nuclear Factor-erythroid 2-related factor 3) could suppress cell metastasis and proliferation in breast cancer. In this study, we investigated the mechanisms underlying its function in breast cancer.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In the present study, NRF3 expression and its clinical characteristics in breast cancer were analyzed using public datasets and clinical specimens. After breast cancer cells were overexpressed NRF3, FACS was used to detect the intracellular ROS levels. The migration and invasion activities of NRF3-ectopic expressed breast cancer cells were determined by transwell assay. To validate the role of ROS/ERK axis in the inhibitory effect of NRF3 in cell metastasis, ROS scavenger NAC was also included.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We found that NRF3 mRNA was highly expressed, while NRF3 protein was extremely lowly expressed in breast cancer tissues compared with their normal counterparts, and low level NRF3 was associated with poorer prognosis in patients with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). More interestingly, overexpression of NRF3 protein significantly increased cellular ROS production and dramatically decreased p-ERK level and cell migration in TNBC cells. Mechanistically, NRF3 protein was found to be mutually regulated by valosin-containing protein (VCP). Strikingly, VCP-knockdown dramatically increased NRF3 protein expression, but NRF3-knockin also decreased VCP expression in return. Moreover, antioxidant NAC treatment effectively increased the level of p-ERK and VCP expression, as well as cell migration and invasion abilities of TNBC cells.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>NRF3, a tumor suppressor downregulated by VCP, could attenuate cell metastasis in TNBC cells by increasing cellular ROS accumulation and subsequently inhibiting the ERK phosphorylation.</p>","PeriodicalId":13164,"journal":{"name":"Histology and histopathology","volume":" ","pages":"123-131"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141616287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Micronodular thymic epithelial tumors with lymphoid hyperplasia and mimicking lesions. 伴有淋巴细胞增生和模仿病变的微小结节性胸腺上皮肿瘤。
IF 2.5 4区 生物学
Histology and histopathology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-02 DOI: 10.14670/HH-18-755
Vincent Thomas-de-Montpréville, Lara Chalabreysse, Véronique Hofman, Anne de-Muret, Damien Sizaret, Romain Dubois, Nicolas Piton, Audrey Mansuet-Lupo, Thierry J Molina
{"title":"Micronodular thymic epithelial tumors with lymphoid hyperplasia and mimicking lesions.","authors":"Vincent Thomas-de-Montpréville, Lara Chalabreysse, Véronique Hofman, Anne de-Muret, Damien Sizaret, Romain Dubois, Nicolas Piton, Audrey Mansuet-Lupo, Thierry J Molina","doi":"10.14670/HH-18-755","DOIUrl":"10.14670/HH-18-755","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Micronodular arrangement of epithelial cells and lymphoid B-cell hyperplasia with follicles are both peculiar histological features in thymic tissue. Such features may especially occur in thymic epithelial tumors. The most common form is called micronodular thymoma with lymphoid stroma. We have recently described some characteristics of thymic micronodular carcinoma with lymphoid hyperplasia, highlighting how this carcinomatous counterpart should not be misdiagnosed as a thymoma. In this review, we discuss these two entities but also other mimics, which may occur in the anterior mediastinum. These mimics include various types of cellular micronodules and lymphoid backgrounds encompassing a wide range of mediastinal lesions. Non-neoplastic lesions, such as thymic nodular epithelial hyperplasia, thymic lymphoid hyperplasia, or sarcoidosis, as well as tumors of very varying aggressiveness, such as micronodular thymic epithelial tumors, low-grade lymphoma, seminoma, or lymphoepithelial carcinoma, are discussed. We show how these lesions may be misleading and we describe how a correct diagnostic may be obtained in current practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":13164,"journal":{"name":"Histology and histopathology","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140898140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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p27Kip1 and cytoplasmic pSer10p27 are promising biomarkers for predicting prognosis and chemotherapy response in ovarian cancer. p27Kip1和细胞质pSer10p27是预测卵巢癌预后和化疗反应的有希望的生物标记物。
IF 2.5 4区 生物学
Histology and histopathology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-14 DOI: 10.14670/HH-18-761
Mengna Zhu, Si Sun, Lin Huang, Lingling Gao, Mengqing Chen, Jing Cai, Zehua Wang, Minggang Peng
{"title":"p27<sup>Kip1</sup> and cytoplasmic pSer10p27 are promising biomarkers for predicting prognosis and chemotherapy response in ovarian cancer.","authors":"Mengna Zhu, Si Sun, Lin Huang, Lingling Gao, Mengqing Chen, Jing Cai, Zehua Wang, Minggang Peng","doi":"10.14670/HH-18-761","DOIUrl":"10.14670/HH-18-761","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The biological function of p27<sup>Kip1</sup> largely depends on its subcellular localization and phosphorylation status. Different subcellular localizations and phosphorylation statuses of p27<sup>Kip1</sup> may represent distinct clinical values, which are unclear in ovarian cancer. This study aimed to elucidate different subcellular localizations of p27<sup>Kip1</sup> and pSer10p27 in predicting prognosis and chemotherapy response in ovarian cancer.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Meta-analyses were executed to evaluate the association of p27<sup>Kip1</sup> and phosphorylated p27<sup>Kip1</sup> with the prognosis of ovarian cancer patients. The expression levels and patterns of p27<sup>Kip1</sup> and pSer10p27 were evaluated by immunohistochemistry. The correlations between different p27<sup>Kip1</sup> states, clinicopathological features, and prognosis were analyzed. p27<sup>Kip1</sup> and pSer10p27 expression levels in cisplatin-sensitive and cisplatin-resistant ovarian cancer cell lines were detected using WB. KEGG analysis and WB were performed to evaluate the pathways in which p27<sup>Kip1</sup> was involved.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Meta-analyses showed that p27<sup>Kip1</sup> was associated with significantly better overall survival (OS) in ovarian cancer (HR=2.14; 95% CI [1.71-2.68]) and pSer10p27 was associated with significantly poor OS in mixed solid tumors (HR=2.56; 95% CI [1.76-3.73]). In our cohort of ovarian cancer patients, low total p27<sup>Kip1</sup> remained independent risk factors of OS (HR=2.097; 95% CI [1.121-3.922], <i>P</i>=0.021) and PFS (HR=2.483; 95% CI [1.364-4.518], <i>P</i>=0.003), while low cytoplasmic pSer10p27 had independent protective effects in terms of OS (HR=0.472; 95% CI [0.248-0.898], <i>P</i>=0.022) and PFS (HR=0.488; 95% CI [0.261-0.910], <i>P</i>=0.024). Patients with low total p27<sup>Kip1</sup>/pSer10p27 and low nuclear p27<sup>Kip1</sup> had worse chemotherapy responses, while patients with low cytoplasmic pSer10p27 expression had better chemotherapy responses. The protein levels of p27<sup>Kip1</sup> and pSer10p27 were significantly reduced in the cisplatin-resistant cell lines SKOV3-cDDP and A2780-cDDP, and the level of p27<sup>Kip1</sup>/pSer10p27 was subjective to Akt activation.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The present study demonstrates that p27<sup>Kip1</sup> and cytoplasmic pSer10p27 are promising biomarkers for predicting prognosis and chemotherapy response in ovarian cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":13164,"journal":{"name":"Histology and histopathology","volume":" ","pages":"73-87"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141178550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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