nm23 protein expression in renal cell tumors: The role of the cell type

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Abstract

This study investigated nm23 protein expression in renal cell carcinomas to determine the relationship between nm23 protein expression and grade, stage, prognosis and the cell type. 89 cases were examined by immunohistochemistry. Tubular epithelia were homogeneously stained. Cytoplasmic nm23 protein levels were reduced in renal cell carcinoma. nm23 protein levels persisted in oncocytomas, which are accepted to be benign. Cytoplasmic nm23 staining intensity did not show any correlation with stage and grade of tumor nor prognosis. Reduction in nm23 protein levels may have a role during renal cell carcinoma pathogenesis but not in progression or metastasis suppression.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)979-983
Number of pages5
JournalOncology Reports
Volume5
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1998

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Carcinogenesis
  • Metastasis suppressor gene
  • Renal cell carcinoma
  • nm23

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