Stathmin expression in metastatic colorectal cancer

Autor: Audrey J. Lazenby, Chandrakanth Are, Lynette M. Smith, Michael G. Brattain, Premila D. Leiphrakpam
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Journal of Surgical Oncology. 123:1764-1772
ISSN: 1096-9098
0022-4790
Popis: OBJECTIVES To evaluate the relationship between stathmin expression and clinical outcome in colorectal cancer (CRC). BACKGROUND Stathmin is a phosphoprotein involved in the regulation of microtubule dynamics and integration of intracellular signaling pathways. Stathmin has been implicated in the tumorigenesis of several cancers and is a potential therapeutic target. METHODS Stathmin expression was evaluated in 25 metastatic CRC (mCRC) patients by immunohistochemistry (IHC). Ki67 IHC and TUNEL assay were also evaluated in mCRC for cell proliferation and apoptosis. RESULTS High expression of stathmin was correlated with CRC metastasis (p = .0084), and significantly worse overall survival (OS) in CRC patients (p = .036). There was a significant increase in cell proliferation and a decrease in apoptosis in liver metastasis compared with CRC primary tumors as determined by Ki67 IHC and TUNEL assay (p
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