Transforming growth factor beta I expression in benign and malignant prostatic tumors

Autor: Lindy Goddard, P. N. Matthews, Keith Griffiths, E. Glynne-Jones, M. E. Harper, C. L. Eaton
Rok vydání: 1994
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Zdroj: The Prostate. 25:210-218
ISSN: 1097-0045
0270-4137
DOI: 10.1002/pros.2990250407
Popis: The expression of transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1) in prostate specimens obtained from patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, n = 32) and prostate carcinoma (n = 66) was investigated using Northern blot analysis and immunohistochemistry. Northern blot analysis revealed TGF-β1 message (2.5 kb) in virtually all of the samples examined, reflecting the ubiquitous nature of this growth factor. No statistical difference was found between the levels of mRNA detected in benign and malignant tissues due, in part, to the inherent heterogeneity of prostate tissue. Immunohistochemical methods using an antibody to native TGF-β1 revealed a novel pattern of immunoreactivity. Staining observed only in certain epithelial cells of benign glands was associated with areas of infection rather than tumorigenesis. Interestingly, intense staining was also seen in polymorphonuclear leukocytes. No correlation was found with the mRNA results, suggesting that this antibody is binding to TGF-β1 activated in response to infection rather than detecting sites of synthesis of latent TGF-β. © 1994 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
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