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Foerster Y, Baumann L, Kafantari I, Olmos M, Wehrhan F, Kesting MR, Preidl RH. Recipient bed perfusion as a predictor for postoperative complications in irradiated patients with microvascular free tissue transfer of the head and neck area: a clinical analysis of 191 microvascular free flaps. Oral Maxillofac Surg 2022:10.1007/s10006-022-01070-1. [PMID: 35551548 DOI: 10.1007/s10006-022-01070-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Despite microvascular free tissue transfer being the mainstay of care in the reconstruction of larger maxillofacial defects, a significant number of patients experience postoperative complications due to impaired blood supply of the flap. In this context, the early influence of recipient bed perfusion remains unclear, but there is evidence that it is associated with free flap viability immediately after surgery. METHODS We analyzed flap and recipient bed perfusion within the first 2 weeks after surgery by using the oxygen-to-see device. One hundred ninety-one patients who underwent free flap surgery in our department were included. RESULTS Flow parameters were higher and postoperative complications were less frequent in radial forearm free flaps compared to any other type of flap. Flow parameters of the recipient bed were higher than transferred tissue at all times, implicating flap autonomization is not completed within 2 weeks. Previous radiotherapy significantly decreased flow parameters of the recipient bed but not of the flaps. Furthermore, irradiated patients with postoperative complications were found to have reduced flow parameters of their recipient bed compared to non-irradiated patients with postoperative complications. CONCLUSION We conclude that monitoring of recipient bed perfusion is useful for detecting flap compromise of irradiated patients in the early postoperative period.
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- Yannick Foerster
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Glückstraße 11, 91054, Erlangen, Germany.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Glückstraße 11, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Glückstraße 11, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Glückstraße 11, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Glückstraße 11, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Glückstraße 11, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Glückstraße 11, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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Pires A, Greenshields-Watson A, Jones E, Smart K, Lauder SN, Somerville M, Milutinovic S, Kendrick H, Hindley JP, French R, Smalley MJ, Watkins WJ, Andrews R, Godkin A, Gallimore A. Immune Remodeling of the Extracellular Matrix Drives Loss of Cancer Stem Cells and Tumor Rejection. Cancer Immunol Res 2020; 8:1520-1531. [PMID: 33023965 PMCID: PMC7611107 DOI: 10.1158/2326-6066.cir-20-0070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2020] [Revised: 02/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The nature of the tumor microenvironment (TME) influences the ability of tumor-specific T cells to control tumor growth. In this study, we performed an unbiased comparison of the TME of regulatory T-cell (Treg)-replete and Treg-depleted carcinogen-induced tumors, including Treg-depleted responding (regressing) and non-responding (growing) tumors. This analysis revealed an inverse relationship between extracellular matrix (ECM) and T-cell infiltrates where responding tumors were T-cell rich and ECM poor, whereas the converse was observed in non-responder tumors. For this reason, we hypothesized that the ECM acted as a barrier to successful T-cell infiltration and tumor rejection. However, further experiments revealed that this was not the case but instead showed that an effective T-cell response dramatically altered the density of ECM in the TME. Along with loss of ECM and high numbers of infiltrating T cells, responder tumors were distinguished by the development of lymphatic and blood vessel networks with specialized immune function. ECM-rich tumors exhibited a stem cell-like gene expression profile and superior tumor-initiating capacity, whereas such features were absent in responder tumors. Overall, these findings define an extended role for an effective immune response, not just in direct killing of tumor cells but in widescale remodeling of the TME to favor loss of ECM, elimination of cancer stem cells, and propagation of adaptive immunity.
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- Ana Pires
- Infection and Immunity, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Henry Wellcome Building, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom.
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- Infection and Immunity, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Henry Wellcome Building, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Infection and Immunity, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Henry Wellcome Building, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Infection and Immunity, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Henry Wellcome Building, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Infection and Immunity, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Henry Wellcome Building, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Infection and Immunity, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Henry Wellcome Building, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Infection and Immunity, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Henry Wellcome Building, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- European Cancer Stem Cell Research Institute, Cardiff University, Hadyn Ellis Building, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Indoor Biotechnologies, Vision Court, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- European Cancer Stem Cell Research Institute, Cardiff University, Hadyn Ellis Building, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- European Cancer Stem Cell Research Institute, Cardiff University, Hadyn Ellis Building, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Infection and Immunity, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Henry Wellcome Building, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Systems Immunity Research Institute, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Infection and Immunity, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Henry Wellcome Building, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Infection and Immunity, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Henry Wellcome Building, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Effects of oral administration of peptides with low molecular weight from Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) on cutaneous wound healing. J Funct Foods 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2018.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Burn injury: Challenges and advances in burn wound healing, infection, pain and scarring. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2018; 123:3-17. [PMID: 28941987 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2017.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 291] [Impact Index Per Article: 48.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2017] [Revised: 09/15/2017] [Accepted: 09/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Severe burn injuries are the most traumatic and physically debilitating injuries affecting nearly every organ system and leading to significant morbidity and mortality. Early burn wound excision and skin grafting are common clinical practices that have significantly improved the outcomes for severe burn injured patients by reducing mortality rate and days of hospital stay. However, slow wound healing, infection, pain, and hypertrophic scarring continue to remain a major challenge in burn research and management. In the present article, we review and discuss issues in the current treatment of burn injuries; the advances and novel strategies developed in the past decade that have improved burn management; and also, pioneer ideas and studies in burn research which aims to enhance burn wound care with a focus on burn wound infection, pain management, treatments for scarring and skin tissue engineering.
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Jacobson LK, Johnson MB, Dedhia RD, Niknam-Bienia S, Wong AK. Impaired wound healing after radiation therapy: A systematic review of pathogenesis and treatment. JPRAS Open 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpra.2017.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Thakur R, Mishra DP. Matrix reloaded: CCN, tenascin and SIBLING group of matricellular proteins in orchestrating cancer hallmark capabilities. Pharmacol Ther 2016; 168:61-74. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2016.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Perioperative factors that influence the outcome of microsurgical reconstructions in craniomaxillofacial surgery. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2015; 53:533-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2015.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2014] [Accepted: 03/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Ratikan JA, Micewicz ED, Xie MW, Schaue D. Radiation takes its Toll. Cancer Lett 2015; 368:238-45. [PMID: 25819030 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2015.03.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2015] [Revised: 03/19/2015] [Accepted: 03/20/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The ability to recognize and respond to universal molecular patterns on invading microorganisms allows our immune system to stay on high alert, sensing danger to our self-integrity. Our own damaged cells and tissues in pathological situations activate similar warning systems as microbes. In this way, the body is able to mount a response that is appropriate to the danger. Toll-like receptors are at the heart of this pattern recognition system that initiates innate pro-oxidant, pro-inflammatory signaling cascades and ultimately bridges recognition of danger to adaptive immunity. The acute inflammatory lesions that are formed segue into resolution of inflammation, repair and healing or, more dysfunctionally, into chronic inflammation, autoimmunity, excessive tissue damage and carcinogenesis. Redox is at the nexus of this decision making process and is the point at which ionizing radiation initially intercepts to trigger similar responses to self-damage. In this review we discuss our current understanding of how radiation-damaged cells interact with Toll-like receptors and how the immune systems interprets these radiation-induced danger signals in the context of whole-body exposures and during local tumor irradiation.
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- Josephine A Ratikan
- Department of Radiation Oncology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Parker NP, Ardeshirpour F, Schmechel SC, Lassig AAD. Effects of topical copper tripeptide complex on wound healing in an irradiated rat model. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2013; 149:384-9. [PMID: 23744835 DOI: 10.1177/0194599813492644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate clinical and immunohistopathological effects of topical glycyl-histidyl-lysine-copper (GHK-Cu) on in vivo irradiated rat wounds. DESIGN Animal model. SETTING Academic institution. SUBJECTS AND METHODS After dorsal irradiation and a 28-day recovery period, 2 × 8 cm cranially based dorsal flaps were created in Sprague-Dawley rats. Twice daily GHK-Cu gel (test) or aquaphilic ointment (control) was applied for 10 days. Animals were euthanized, digital images of flaps were taken, and harvested tissues were immunohistochemically stained for a vascular endothelium marker, caveolin-1, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Digital image analysis was used for outcome measures. Unpaired t-tests were used for statistical analyses; significance of P < .01 accounted for multiple comparisons. RESULTS By digital analysis of clinical images, 13 test and 10 control animals showed mean ischemic areas of 5.0 cm(2) (SD = 0.9) for tests and 3.8 cm(2) (SD = 1.1; P = .011) for controls. Whole slide digitized images allowed quantification of caveolin-1-stained blood vessels and VEGF expression in fibroblasts at the interface of healing flaps. Caveolin-1 analyses showed a mean of 209.0 vessels (SD = 111.1) and a mean vessel luminal area of 525.7 um(2) (SD = 191.0) in tests and 207.4 vessels (SD = 109.4; P = .973) and 422.8 um(2) (SD = 109.7; P = .118) in controls. VEGF quantified as the percentage of pixels exceeding a colorimetric threshold, with higher fractions of positive pixels indicating more intense staining, showed a mean intensity score of 0.34 (SD = 0.19) in tests and 0.54 (SD = 0.41; P = .169) in controls. CONCLUSIONS Irradiated dorsal rat flaps treated with topical GHK-Cu gel demonstrated no difference in flap ischemia, blood vessel number or area, or VEGF expression compared to controls.
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- Noah P Parker
- Departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USA.
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Tolg C, Hamilton SR, Zalinska E, McCulloch L, Amin R, Akentieva N, Winnik F, Savani R, Bagli DJ, Luyt LG, Cowman MK, McCarthy JB, Turley EA. A RHAMM mimetic peptide blocks hyaluronan signaling and reduces inflammation and fibrogenesis in excisional skin wounds. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY 2012; 181:1250-70. [PMID: 22889846 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2012.06.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2011] [Revised: 06/14/2012] [Accepted: 06/27/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Hyaluronan is activated by fragmentation and controls inflammation and fibroplasia during wound repair and diseases (eg, cancer). Hyaluronan-binding peptides were identified that modify fibrogenesis during skin wound repair. Peptides were selected from 7- to 15mer phage display libraries by panning with hyaluronan-Sepharose beads and assayed for their ability to block fibroblast migration in response to hyaluronan oligosaccharides (10 kDa). A 15mer peptide (P15-1), with homology to receptor for hyaluronan mediated motility (RHAMM) hyaluronan binding sequences, was the most effective inhibitor. P15-1 bound to 10-kDa hyaluronan with an affinity of K(d) = 10(-7) and appeared to specifically mimic RHAMM since it significantly reduced binding of hyaluronan oligosaccharides to recombinant RHAMM but not to recombinant CD44 or TLR2,4, and altered wound repair in wild-type but not RHAMM(-/-) mice. One topical application of P15-1 to full-thickness excisional rat wounds significantly reduced wound macrophage number, fibroblast number, and blood vessel density compared to scrambled, negative control peptides. Wound collagen 1, transforming growth factor β-1, and α-smooth muscle actin were reduced, whereas tenascin C was increased, suggesting that P15-1 promoted a form of scarless healing. Signaling/microarray analyses showed that P15-1 blocks RHAMM-regulated focal adhesion kinase pathways in fibroblasts. These results identify a new class of reagents that attenuate proinflammatory, fibrotic repair by blocking hyaluronan oligosaccharide signaling.
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- Cornelia Tolg
- Cancer Research Laboratory Program, Lawson Health Research Institute and London Regional Cancer Program, London Health Sciences Center, London, Ontario, Canada
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Brissett M, Veraldi KL, Pilewski JM, Medsger TA, Feghali-Bostwick CA. Localized expression of tenascin in systemic sclerosis-associated pulmonary fibrosis and its regulation by insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012; 64:272-80. [PMID: 21898349 DOI: 10.1002/art.30647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the role of insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3 (IGFBP-3) in mediating the effects of transforming growth factor β (TGFβ) on tenascin-C (TN-C) production and to assess the levels of TN-C in vivo in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc)-associated pulmonary fibrosis. METHODS Human primary lung fibroblasts were stimulated with TGFβ or IGFBP-3 in the presence or absence of specific small interfering RNAs and chemical inhibitors of the signaling cascade. TN-C levels in lung tissue specimens obtained from patients with SSc-associated pulmonary fibrosis were assessed using immunohistochemical analysis and were compared with the levels in specimens obtained from normal donors. TN-C levels were quantified in sera from normal donors and patients with SSc with or without pulmonary fibrosis, using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. RESULTS IGFBP-3 mediated the induction of TN-C by TGFβ. Direct induction of TN-C by IGFBP-3 occurred in a p38 MAP kinase-dependent manner. TN-C levels were abundant in lung tissues from patients with SSc and were localized to subepithelial layers of the distal airways. No TN-C was detectable around the proximal airways. Patients with SSc-associated pulmonary fibrosis had significantly higher levels of circulating TN-C compared with SSc patients without pulmonary fibrosis. Longitudinal samples obtained from patients with SSc before and after the onset of pulmonary fibrosis showed increased levels of TN-C after the onset of pulmonary fibrosis. CONCLUSION IGFBP-3, which is overexpressed in fibrotic lungs, induces production of TN-C by subepithelial fibroblasts. The increased lung tissue levels of TN-C parallel the levels detected in the sera of SSc patients with pulmonary fibrosis, suggesting that TN-C may be a useful biomarker for SSc-related pulmonary fibrosis.
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- Monique Brissett
- University of Pittsburgh, Department of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15231, USA
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Hakim SG, Ribbat J, Berndt A, Richter P, Kosmehl H, Benedek GA, Jacobsen HC, Trenkle T, Sieg P, Rades D. Expression of Wnt-1, TGF-β and related cell-cell adhesion components following radiotherapy in salivary glands of patients with manifested radiogenic xerostomia. Radiother Oncol 2011; 101:93-9. [PMID: 21885141 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2011.07.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2011] [Revised: 07/26/2011] [Accepted: 07/26/2011] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Radiation-induced xerostomia still represents a common symptom following radiotherapy of head and neck malignancies, which significantly impairs the patient's quality of life. In this cross-sectional study, human salivary glands were investigated to assess the role of Wnt/β-catenin and TGF-β pathways in the pathogenic process of radiogenic impairment of salivary function. METHODS Irradiated human salivary glands were investigated in patients with manifested xerostomia. Alteration of Wnt-1 and cell-cell adhesion was evaluated immunohistologically as well as changes in the expression of TGF-β were assessed in salivary gland tissue. RESULTS We assessed two alteration patterns in which Wnt-1 expression represents one change along with up-regulation of β-catenin and E-cadherin in irradiated but viable acinar cells. Increased expression of tenascin-C was observed in sites of epithelial-mesenchymal interaction and loss of cell-cell adhesion was assessed in translocated epithelial cells in the stroma. CONCLUSION Increased transdifferentiation and remodeling of acinar structures was associated with decrease of viable acinar structures. The role of Wnt and TGF signaling may provide a potential therapeutic approach to prevent radiation-induced damage to salivary glands during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer.
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- Samer George Hakim
- Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Luebeck, Germany.
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Wehrhan F, Hyckel P, Guentsch A, Nkenke E, Stockmann P, Schlegel KA, Neukam FW, Amann K. Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw is linked to suppressed TGFβ1-signaling and increased Galectin-3 expression: a histological study on biopsies. J Transl Med 2011; 9:102. [PMID: 21726429 PMCID: PMC3144016 DOI: 10.1186/1479-5876-9-102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2010] [Accepted: 07/04/2011] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Background Bisphosphonate associated osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) implies an impairment in oral hard- and soft tissue repair. An understanding of the signal transduction alterations involved can inform therapeutic strategies. Transforming growth factor β1 (TGFβ1) is a critical regulator of tissue repair; galectin-3 mediates tissue differentiation and specifically modulates periodontopathic bacterial infection. The aim of this study was to compare the expression of TGFβ1-related signaling molecules and Galectin-3 in BRONJ-affected and healthy mucosal tissues. To discriminate between BRONJ-specific impairments in TGFβ1 signaling and secondary inflammatory changes, the results were compared to the expression of TGFβ1 and Galectin-3 in mucosal tissues with osteoradionecrosis. Methods Oral mucosal tissue samples with histologically-confirmed BRONJ (n = 20), osteoradionecrosis (n = 20), and no lesions (normal, n = 20) were processed for immunohistochemistry. Automated staining with an alkaline phosphatase-anti-alkaline phosphatase kit was used to detect TGFβ1, Smad-2/3, Smad-7, and Galectin-3. We semiquantitatively assessed the ratio of stained cells/total number of cells (labeling index, Bonferroni-adjustment). Results TGFβ1 and Smad-2/3 were significantly decreased (p < 0.032 and p(0.028, respectively) in the BRONJ samples and significantly increased (p < 0.04 and p <0.043, respectively) in the osteoradionecrosis samples compared to normal tissue. Smad-7 was significantly increased (p < 0.031) in the BRONJ group and significantly decreased (p < 0.026) in the osteoradionecrosis group. Galectin-3 staining was significantly (p < 0.025) increased in both the BRONJ and the osteoradionecrosis (p < 0.038) groups compared to the normal tissue group. However, Galectin-3 expression was significantly higher in the BRONJ samples than in the osteoradionecrosis samples (p < 0.044). Conclusion Our results showed that disrupted TGFβ1 signaling was associated with delayed periodontal repair in BRONJ samples. The findings also indicated that impairments in TGFβ1-signaling were different in BRONJ compared to osteoradionecrosis. BRONJ appeared to be associated with increased terminal osseous differentiation and decreased soft tissue proliferation. The increase in Galectin-3 reflected the increase in osseous differentiation of mucoperiosteal progenitors, and this might explain the inflammatory anergy observed in BRONJ-affected soft tissues. The results substantiated the clinical success of treating BRONJ with sequestrectomy, followed by strict mucosa closure. BRONJ can be further elucidated by investigating the specific intraoral osteoimmunologic status.
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- Falk Wehrhan
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany.
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Differential impairment of vascularization and angiogenesis in bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw-related mucoperiosteal tissue. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 112:216-21. [PMID: 21664154 DOI: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2011.02.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2010] [Revised: 02/17/2011] [Accepted: 02/17/2011] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Impaired vascularization in the etiopathology of aminobisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw (BONJ) is assumed, but evidence is lacking. This immunohistochemical study differentiated vascularization and angiogenesis in BONJ-adjacent mucoperiosteal tissue. STUDY DESIGN Twenty BONJ (after zoledronate treatment) and 20 control mucoperiosteal tissue samples were processed with an autostaining-based alkaline phosphatase-antialkaline phosphatase staining kit. Vascularization was assessed by CD31 staining and angiogenesis-related neovessels by CD105 staining. The ratio of stained capillary area to total area of visible field was assessed. Statistics included Bonferroni adjustment. RESULTS CD31-stained microvessels were detected in each section and CD105-stained neovessels in each control. BONJ-adjacent mucoperiosteal tissue showed significantly fewer CD105-positive vessels in capillary areas (P < .05) than control samples. CD31-stained capillary area was not significantly reduced in mucoperiosteal BONJ-samples. CONCLUSIONS Angiogenesis is impaired in BONJ-related mucoperiosteal tissue, but vascularization remains unaffected. Vessel remodeling and neovessel formation is delayed in BONJ, resulting in impaired tissue regeneration of bisphosphonate-exposed oral mucosa.
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Wehrhan F, Hyckel P, Ries J, Stockmann P, Nkenke E, Schlegel KA, Neukam FW, Amann K. Expression of Msx-1 is suppressed in bisphosphonate associated osteonecrosis related jaw tissue-etiopathology considerations respecting jaw developmental biology-related unique features. J Transl Med 2010; 8:96. [PMID: 20942943 PMCID: PMC2973937 DOI: 10.1186/1479-5876-8-96] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2010] [Accepted: 10/13/2010] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Background Bone-destructive disease treatments include bisphosphonates and antibodies against the osteoclast differentiator, RANKL (aRANKL); however, osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a frequent side-effect. Current models fail to explain the restriction of bisphosphonate (BP)-related and denosumab (anti-RANKL antibody)-related ONJ to jaws. Msx-1 is exclusively expressed in craniofacial structures and pivotal to cranial neural crest (CNC)-derived periodontal tissue remodeling. We hypothesised that Msx-1 expression might be impaired in bisphosphonate-related ONJ. The study aim was to elucidate Msx-1 and RANKL-associated signal transduction (BMP-2/4, RANKL) in ONJ-altered and healthy periodontal tissue. Methods Twenty ONJ and twenty non-BP exposed periodontal samples were processed for RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry. An automated staining-based alkaline phosphatase-anti-alkaline phosphatase method was used to measure the stained cells:total cell-number ratio (labelling index, Bonferroni adjustment). Real-time RT-PCR was performed on ONJ-affected and healthy jaw periodontal samples (n = 20 each) to quantitatively compare Msx-1, BMP-2, RANKL, and GAPDH mRNA levels. Results Semi-quantitative assessment of the ratio of stained cells showed decreased Msx-1 and RANKL and increased BMP-2/4 (all p < 0.05) expression in ONJ-adjacent periodontal tissue. ONJ tissue also exhibited decreased relative gene expression for Msx-1 (p < 0.03) and RANKL (p < 0.03) and increased BMP-2/4 expression (p < 0.02) compared to control. Conclusions These results explain the sclerotic and osteopetrotic changes of periodontal tissue following BP application and substantiate clinical findings of BP-related impaired remodeling specific to periodontal tissue. RANKL suppression substantiated the clinical finding of impaired bone remodelling in BP- and aRANKL-induced ONJ-affected bone structures. Msx-1 suppression in ONJ-adjacent periodontal tissue suggested a bisphosphonate-related impairment in cellular differentiation that occurred exclusively jaw remodelling. Further research on developmental biology-related unique features of jaw bone structures will help to elucidate pathologies restricted to maxillofacial tissue.
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- Falk Wehrhan
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany.
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Mueller CK, Thorwarth M, Schultze-Mosgau S. Late changes in cutaneous gene expression patterns after adjuvant treatment of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) by radiation therapy. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010; 109:694-9. [PMID: 20185344 DOI: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2009.10.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2009] [Revised: 10/09/2009] [Accepted: 10/21/2009] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to investigate radiation-induced late changes in cutaneous gene expression using a microarray platform and quantitative, real-time, reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) validation. STUDY DESIGN Paired irradiated and nonirradiated skin biopsies were obtained from 19 patients with a history of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) treated by surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy at the time of secondary corrective surgery. Topic-defined PIQOR (Parallel Identification and Quantification of RNAs) skin microarrays were used to compare gene expression profiles between control and irradiated skin sample in 8 patients. The data were validated for matrixmetalloproteinase (MMP)-1 and tissue-inhibitor of matrixmetalloproteinase (TIMP)-1 by RT-PCR for all patients. RESULTS Irradiation markedly enhanced the expression of molecules associated with the transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta(1) signaling pathway, blood vessel development, as well as extracellular matrix constitution and turn-over. CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest that radiation-induced late changes in cutaneous gene expression mainly affect molecules related to extracellular matrix (ECM)-constitution and-remodeling.
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- Cornelia K Mueller
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Plastic Surgery, University of Jena, Germany.
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del Pilar Alatorre-Carranza M, Miranda-Díaz A, Yañez-Sánchez I, Pizano-Martínez O, Hermosillo-Sandoval JM, Vázquez-Del Mercado M, Hernández-Hoyos S, Martínez-Abundis R, Fafutis-Morris M, Segura-Ortega J, Delgado-Rizo V. Liver fibrosis secondary to bile duct injury: correlation of Smad7 with TGF-beta and extracellular matrix proteins. BMC Gastroenterol 2009; 9:81. [PMID: 19878580 PMCID: PMC2780448 DOI: 10.1186/1471-230x-9-81] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2009] [Accepted: 10/31/2009] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Liver fibrosis is the result of continuous liver injury stemming from different etiological factors. Bile duct injury induces an altered expression of TGF-beta, which has an important role in liver fibrosis because this cytokine induces the expression of target genes such as collagens, PAI-1, TIMPs, and others that lead to extracellular matrix deposition. Smad7 is the principal inhibitor that regulates the target gene transcription of the TGF-beta signaling. The aim of the study was to determine whether Smad7 mRNA expression correlates with the gene expression of TGF-beta, Col I, Col III, Col IV, or PAI-1 in liver fibrosis secondary to bile duct injury (BDI). RESULTS Serum TGF-beta concentration was higher in BDI patients (39 296 pg/ml) than in liver donors (9008 pg/ml). Morphometric analysis of liver sections showed 41.85% of tissue contained fibrotic deposits in BDI patients. mRNA expression of Smad7, Col I, and PAI-1 was also significantly higher (P < 0.05) in patients with BDI than in controls. Smad7 mRNA expression correlated significantly with TGF-beta concentration, Col I and Col III expression, and the amount of fibrosis. CONCLUSION We found augmented serum concentration of TGF-beta and an increase in the percentage of fibrotic tissue in the liver of BDI patients. Contrary to expected results, the 6-fold increase in Smad7 expression did not inhibit the expression of TGF-beta, collagens, and PAI-1. We also observed greater expression of Col I and Col III mRNA in BDI patients and significant correlations between their expression and TGF-beta concentration and Smad7 mRNA expression.
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- María del Pilar Alatorre-Carranza
- Departamento de Fisiología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco 44340, México.
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Studies on Pentoxifylline and Tocopherol Combination for Radiation-Induced Heart Disease in Rats. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2009; 73:1552-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2008.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2008] [Revised: 11/05/2008] [Accepted: 11/13/2008] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Shih B, Wijeratne D, Armstrong DJ, Lindau T, Day P, Bayat A. Identification of biomarkers in Dupuytren's disease by comparative analysis of fibroblasts versus tissue biopsies in disease-specific phenotypes. J Hand Surg Am 2009; 34:124-36. [PMID: 19121738 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2008] [Revised: 09/11/2008] [Accepted: 09/12/2008] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Biomarkers are molecular mediators that can serve as indicators of normal biological processes, pathologic processes, and therapeutic interventions. This study aims to identify potential biomarkers in Dupuytren's disease (DD), a fibroproliferative benign tumor with an unknown etiology and high recurrence after surgery. METHODS Bioinformatic analytical techniques were employed to identify candidate genes that may be differentially expressed in DD, which included gene expression analysis of microarray data and thorough literature searches in genetic linkage and other related biomolecular studies. All DD cases were males with advanced DD (n = 5, 66 years +/- 14). RNA was extracted from biopsies and corresponding cultures of normal fascia (unaffected transverse palmar fascia), palmar nodule and cord from each patient. Real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reactions were performed to determine the gene expression levels for disease-related transcripts. RESULTS The bioinformatic analysis revealed 25 candidate genes, which were further short-listed to 6 genes via functional annotation. The 6 selected candidate genes included: A disintegrin and metalloproteinase domain (ADAM12), aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family member (ALDH1) A1, Iroquois homeobox protein 6 (IRX6), proteoglycan 4 (PRG4), tenascin C (TNC), and periostin (POSTN). The culturing treatments were shown to have significant impact on the gene expression for ALDH1A1, PRG4, and TNC. In tissue biopsies, significant fold changes were observed for ADAM12, POSTN, and TNC in the cord and/or nodule when compared with that of normal fascia. ADAM12 and POSTN are associated with accelerated or abnormal cell growth, whereas TNC has been associated with fibrotic diseases and cell migration. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated differential gene expression results in DD tissue biopsies compared with that of their corresponding cultures. ADAM12, POSTN, and TNC were identified from the cord and nodule biopsy samples as potential biomarkers in relation to DD development.
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- Barbara Shih
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Research, Manchester Interdisciplinary Biocentre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Tucker RP, Chiquet-Ehrismann R. The regulation of tenascin expression by tissue microenvironments. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-MOLECULAR CELL RESEARCH 2008; 1793:888-92. [PMID: 19162090 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamcr.2008.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2007] [Revised: 12/04/2008] [Accepted: 12/19/2008] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Tenascins are a family of four extracellular matrix proteins: tenascin-C, X, R and W. The four members of the family have strikingly diverse patterns of expression during development and in the adult organism indicating independent mechanisms of regulation. In this review we illustrate that there are two types of tenascins, those that are significantly regulated by the tissue microenvironment (tenascin-C and tenascin-W), and those that have stabile, restricted expression patterns (tenascin-R and tenascin-X). We summarize what is known about the regulation of tenascin expression by transforming growth factor betas, fibroblast growth factors, platelet derived growth factors, as well as pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines or hormones that either induce or inhibit expression of tenascins.
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- Richard P Tucker
- Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy, University of California at Davis, Davis, California 95616, USA.
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This review article discusses basic radiation physics and effects of radiation on wounds. It examines various postulated hypothesis on the role of circulatory decrease and radiation-induced direct cellular damage. The new concept related to the radiation pathogenesis proposes that there is a cascade of cytokines initiated immediately after the radiation. Sustained activation of myofibroblasts in the wound accounts for its chronicity. Recent advances highlight that transforming growth factor beta1 is the master switch in pathogenesis of radiation fibrosis. This articles overviews its role and summarises the available evidences related to radiation damage. The goal of this article was to provide its modern understanding, as future research will concentrate on antagonising the effects of cytokines to promote wound healing.
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- Haresh L Devalia
- Department of General Surgery, St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London SW17 0QT, UK.
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Bernier J, Overgaard J. Bridging gaps in translational radiation oncology. Radiother Oncol 2006; 80:109-11. [PMID: 16919823 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2006.07.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2006] [Accepted: 07/24/2006] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Akudugu JM, Bell RS, Catton C, Davis AM, Griffin AM, O'Sullivan B, Waldron JN, Ferguson PC, Wunder JS, Hill RP. Wound healing morbidity in STS patients treated with preoperative radiotherapy in relation to in vitro skin fibroblast radiosensitivity, proliferative capacity and TGF-β activity. Radiother Oncol 2006; 78:17-26. [PMID: 16380182 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2005.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2004] [Revised: 11/04/2005] [Accepted: 12/02/2005] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE In a recent study, we demonstrated that the ability of dermal fibroblasts, obtained from soft tissue sarcoma (STS) patients, to undergo initial division in vitro following radiation exposure correlated with the development of wound healing morbidity in the patients following their treatment with preoperative radiotherapy. Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta) is thought to play an important role in fibroblast proliferation and radiosensitivity both of which may impact on wound healing. Thus, in this study we examined the interrelationship between TGF-beta activity, radiosensitivity and proliferation of cultured fibroblasts and the wound healing response of STS patients after preoperative radiotherapy to provide a validation cohort for our previous study and to investigate mechanisms. PATIENTS AND METHODS Skin fibroblasts were established from skin biopsies of 46 STS patients. The treatment group consisted of 28 patients who received preoperative radiotherapy. Eighteen patients constituted a control group who were either irradiated postoperatively or did not receive radiation treatment. Fibroblast cultures were subjected to the colony forming and cytokinesis-blocked binucleation assays (low dose rate: approximately 0.02 Gy/min) and TGF-beta assays (high dose-rate: approximately 1.06 Gy/min) following gamma-irradiation. Fibroblast radiosensitivity and initial proliferative ability were represented by the surviving fraction at 2.4 Gy (SF(2.4)) and binucleation index (BNI), respectively. Active and total TGF-beta levels in fibroblast cultures were determined using a biological assay. Wound healing complication (WHC), defined as the requirement for further surgery or prolonged deep wound packing, was the clinical endpoint examined. RESULTS Of the 28 patients treated with preoperative radiotherapy, 8 (29%) had wound healing difficulties. Fibroblasts from patients who developed WHC showed a trend to retain a significantly higher initial proliferative ability after irradiation compared with those from individuals in the treatment group with normal wound healing, consistent with the results of our previous study. No link was observed between fibroblast radiosensitivity and WHC. Neither active nor total TGF-beta levels in cultures were significantly affected by irradiation. Fibroblast proliferation in unirradiated and irradiated cultures, as well as radiosensitivity, was not influenced by TGF-beta content. TGF-beta expression in fibroblast cultures did not reflect wound healing morbidity. CONCLUSIONS These data are consistent with our previous study and combined the results suggest that in vitro fibroblast proliferation after irradiation may be a useful predictor of wound healing morbidity in STS patients treated with preoperative radiotherapy. TGF-beta levels in culture do not predict WHC, suggesting that the role of TGF-beta in wound healing is likely controlled by other in vivo factors.
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- John M Akudugu
- Division of Applied Molecular Oncology, Ontario Cancer Institute/Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Ont., Canada
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Hau P, Kunz-Schughart LA, Rümmele P, Arslan F, Dörfelt A, Koch H, Lohmeier A, Hirschmann B, Müller A, Bogdahn U, Bosserhoff AK. Tenascin-C protein is induced by transforming growth factor-beta1 but does not correlate with time to tumor progression in high-grade gliomas. J Neurooncol 2005; 77:1-7. [PMID: 16292494 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-005-9000-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2004] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tenascin-C is an extracellular matrix protein known to correlate with prognosis in patients with glioblastoma, probably by stimulation of invasion and neoangiogenesis. Transforming Growth Factor-beta1 (TGF-beta1) plays an important role in the biology of high-grade gliomas, partly by regulating invasion of these tumors into parenchyma. This study was designed to evaluate if TGF-beta1 induces the expression and deposition of Tenascin-C in the extracellular matrix of high-grade gliomas which may be pivotal for the invasion of these tumors into healthy parenchyma. METHODS A series of 20 high-grade gliomas was stained immunohistochemically with Tenascin-C- and TGF-beta1- specific antibodies. Expression levels of both proteins were evaluated and correlated with each other, time to progression and molecular and morphological markers of invasion. A quantitative PCR assay was performed evaluating the induction of Tenascin-C mRNA by treatment with TGF-beta1 in vitro. RESULTS Tenascin-C was expressed in 18 of 19 (95%) evaluable tumors, whereas 14 of 20 tumors (70%) expressed TGF-beta1 in a significant percentage of cells. Treatment with TGF-beta1 did induce the expression of Tenascin-C at the mRNA and protein level in vitro. The expression of Tenascin-C and TGF-beta1 did neighter statistically correlate with each other nor with time to progression. CONCLUSION In our series, Tenascin-C and TGF-beta1 were expressed in the vast majority of high-grade gliomas. We could not detect a correlation of one of the proteins with time to progression. Nevertheless, we describe induction of Tenascin-C by TGF-beta1, possibly providing a mechanism for the invasion of high-grade gliomas into healthy parenchyma.
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- Peter Hau
- Department of Neurology, University of Regensburg, Universitätsstrasse 84, 93053, Regensburg, Germany.
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Overgaard J, van der Kogel A. ESTRO–Wolfsberg a synergistic approach towards modern radiobiology. Radiother Oncol 2005; 76:109-11. [PMID: 16139681 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2005.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Lell M, Tomandl BF, Anders K, Baum U, Nkenke E. Computed tomography angiography versus digital subtraction angiography in vascular mapping for planning of microsurgical reconstruction of the mandible. Eur Radiol 2005; 15:1514-20. [PMID: 15856243 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-005-2770-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2004] [Revised: 03/03/2005] [Accepted: 03/31/2005] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The aim of this work was to compare the potential of computed tomography angiography (CTA) with that of digital subtraction angiography (DSA) in vascular mapping of the external carotid artery (ECA) branches for planning of microvascular reconstructions of the mandible with osteomyocutaneous flaps. In 15 patients CTA and DSA were performed prior to surgery. Selective common carotid angiograms were acquired in two projection for both sides of the neck. Sixteen-slice spiral computed tomography was performed with a dual-phase protocol, using the arterial phase images for 3D CTA reconstruction. Thin-slab maximum intensity projections and volume rendering were employed for postprocessing of CTA data. The detectability of the different ECA branches in CTA and DSA was evaluated by two examiners. No statistically significant differences between CTA and DSA (p=0.097) were found for identifying branches relevant for microsurgery. DSA was superior to CTA if more peripheral ECA branches were included (P=0.030). CTA proved to be a promising alternative to DSA in vascular mapping for planning of microvascular reconstruction of the mandible.
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- Michael Lell
- Institute of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Krankenhausstrasse 12, 91054, Erlangen, Germany.
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Overgaard J. Radiotherapy and Oncology comes of age. Radiother Oncol 2005; 75:1-5. [PMID: 15878093 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2005.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2005] [Accepted: 03/29/2005] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Jens Overgaard
- Department of Experimental Clinical Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark
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