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  • Title: Expression of transforming growth factor-alpha in the normal cervix and in benign and malignant lesions of the uterine cervix.
    Author: Konishi I, Ishikawa Y, Wang SY, Wang DP, Koshiyama M, Mandai M, Komatsu T, Yamamoto S, Mori T.
    Journal: Br J Obstet Gynaecol; 1994 Apr; 101(4):325-9. PubMed ID: 8199079.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To investigate the expression and distribution of transforming growth factor-alpha (TGF-alpha) in the normal cervix and in benign and malignant lesions of the uterine cervix. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Immuno-histochemical reactivity with a monoclonal antibody against TGF-alpha was examined in tissue specimens from 15 normal cervices, six cervical polyps, four cervical condylomata acuminata, 34 cervical intra-epithelial neoplasias, 35 invasive squamous cell carcinomas, five adenocarcinomas, and three mixed adenosquamous carcinomas. RESULTS: Normal squamous cells of the exocervix were found to be negative for TGF-alpha immunoreactivity, whereas reserve cells and metaplastic squamous cells in the transformation zone were positive for TGF-alpha. Although TGF-alpha immuno-reactivity was variable in the cervical condylomas, most cases of cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia with or without koilocytotic atypia were negative for TGF-alpha. In the invasive carcinomas, however, TGF-alpha immuno-reactivity was observed in 17 out of the 35 cases of squamous carcinoma, and in all cases of adeno- and adenosquamous carcinomas. In addition, intense TGF-alpha immuno-reactivity was found in clinically advanced tumours. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that the expression of TGF-alpha is associated with squamous metaplasia in the normal cervix, and that TGF-alpha may play an important role in cervical carcinogenesis, especially in its progression.
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