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Guedes Pinto T, Cury PR, Renno ACM, Dagli MLZ, Ribeiro DA. Is placental glutathione S-Transferase (GST-P) a suitable biomarker for oral carcinogenesis: A scoping review. Pathol Res Pract 2023; 249:154762. [PMID: 37657165 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2023.154762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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Placental Glutathione S-Transferase (GST-P) can be considered a useful marker of not only of preneoplastic lesion in rat hepatocarcinogenesis and hamster pancreatic carcinogen but also as a potential marker for premalignant and malignant lesions in cases of buccal pouch mucosa. In this context, the aim of this review is to elucidate the following question whether the GST-P is a suitable biomarker for oral carcinogenesis. A total of 16 studies were carefully selected. Our results demonstrate that GST-P expression is a useful and coherent marker for oral carcinogenesis. Regarding the samples, most studies evaluated hamsters, two evaluated GST-P expression in rats and three evaluated GST-P expression in human cells. All studies demonstrated positive findings allowing us to consider such studies reliable. In summary, our conclusion is that GST-P can be a suitable biomarker for oral carcinogenesis.
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Affiliation(s)
- Thiago Guedes Pinto
- Department of Biosciences, Institute of Health and Society, Federal University of São Paulo, UNIFESP, Santos, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Clinics, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Bahia, UFBA, Salvador, BA, Brazil
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- Department of Biosciences, Institute of Health and Society, Federal University of São Paulo, UNIFESP, Santos, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, School of Veterinary and Zootechnics, University of Sao Paulo, USP, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Biosciences, Institute of Health and Society, Federal University of São Paulo, UNIFESP, Santos, SP, Brazil.
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Smith LP, Thomas GR. Animal models for the study of squamous cell carcinoma of the upper aerodigestive tract: a historical perspective with review of their utility and limitations. Part A. Chemically-induced de novo cancer, syngeneic animal models of HNSCC, animal models of transplanted xenogeneic human tumors. Int J Cancer 2006; 118:2111-22. [PMID: 16380986 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.21694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Understanding the complex histological, genetic and molecular changes that lead to malignant transformation of squamous epithelia of the head and neck will likely guide the development of methods for improved diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). The development and use of animal models that closely mimic the histopathology and molecular pathogenesis of HNSCC in humans would greatly expand the research possibilities and provide a means of testing potential therapeutic agents. However, many available animal models of HNSCC fall short of this objective. In order for investigators to select the appropriate model to answer scientific questions, it is important to understand the benefits and limitations of available animal models for the study of HNSCC. The purpose of this work is to give an overview of the most pertinent animal models of HNSCC, and to discuss future directions of research in this field.
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- Lee P Smith
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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Suzuki R, Kohno H, Suzui M, Yoshimi N, Tsuda H, Wakabayashi K, Tanaka T. An animal model for the rapid induction of tongue neoplasms in human c-Ha-ras proto-oncogene transgenic rats by 4-nitroquinoline 1-oxide: its potential use for preclinical chemoprevention studies. Carcinogenesis 2005; 27:619-30. [PMID: 16219633 DOI: 10.1093/carcin/bgi241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Oral squamous cell carcinoma is one of the most common human neoplasms, and prevention of this malignancy requires a better understanding of its carcinogenesis process. To this end, we tried to establish an animal model using the human c-Ha-ras proto-oncogene-carrying transgenic (Tg) rats and the carcinogen 4-nitroquinoline 1-oxide (4-NQO). 4-NQO (20 p.p.m.) was administered to Tg and non-Tg rats for 8 weeks in their drinking water, and then the occurrence of tongue carcinogenesis was compared during the experimental period of 22 weeks. In addition, we determined the DNA ploidy in tongue lesions and examined the immunohistochemical expression of five biomarkers such as cyclin D1, glutathione S-transferase placental form, cyclooxygenase (COX)-2, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and beta-catenin. Next, the cancer chemopreventive effects of nimesulide, pioglitazone and a synthetic geranylated derivative, which have been reported to be inhibitors of tongue carcinogenesis, were examined in Tg rats treated with 4-NQO. Either during or after treatment with 4-NQO in the drinking water, tongue dysplasia and tumors were observed on the tongues of both Tg and non-Tg rats, with a greater incidence and multiplicity in Tg rats. Histopathologically, squamous cell dysplasia, papilloma and carcinoma with or without invasion were present in the tongue. Immunohistochemistry revealed that expression levels against five biomarkers increase with disease progression, and the changes correlated with those of the DNA ploidy pattern. Interestingly, a strong expression of COX-2, iNOS and beta-catenin was observed on the invasive front of squamous cell carcinomas. A subsequent chemoprevention study using Tg rats showed that the chemicals tested suppressed the occurrence of tongue carcinomas when they were administered after 4-NQO-exposure. These results may thus indicate that our 4-NQO-induced Tg rat tongue carcinogenesis model simulates many aspects of human oral carcinogenesis and it can be applied for an analysis of oral cancer development while also helping to identify potentially effective cancer chemopreventive agents against oral cancer.
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- Rikako Suzuki
- Department of Oncologic Pathology, Kanazawa Medical University, 1-1 Daigaku, Uchinada, Ishikawa 920-0293, Japan
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Carinci F, Lo Muzio L, Piattelli A, Rubini C, Palmieri A, Stabellini G, Maiorano E, Pastore A, Laino G, Scapoli L, Martinelli M, Pezzetti F. Genetic portrait of mild and severe lingual dysplasia. Oral Oncol 2005; 41:365-74. [PMID: 15792608 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2004.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2004] [Accepted: 09/27/2004] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Squamous cell carcinoma is the most frequent malignant tumor of the oral cavity and often arises from premalignant lesions. Traditional methods used by the pathologist are subjective and lack the sensitivity to predict accurately which precancers may progress with time. Therefore, it is important to search for markers that may identify progression of premalignant lesions. Microarray technology can be use with this aim. Here, we define the genetic expression profile of lingual dysplasia (DS) progression. By using cDNA microarray containing 19.2K clones and a baseline of 11 normal tissues, we compared 5 mild and 4 severe DS. We identified 270 genes differentially expressed in normal tissue vs. mild DS (i.e. 161 up- and 109 down-regulated) and 181 genes differentially expressed in mild vs. severe DS (i.e. 63 up- and 118 down-regulated). The described genes cover a broad range of functional activities: (a) anti-oxidative, (b) DNA-repair, (c) inflammatory response, (d) cell-adhesion/mobility, (e) extracellular matrix depolymerization, and (f) cell-cycle regulation. The data reported better define DS progression and can help in classifying premalignant lesions.
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- Francesco Carinci
- Institute of Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Chen YK, Lin LM, Hsue SS, Lin DT. The mRNA expression of placental glutathione S-transferase isoenzyme in hamster buccal-pouch carcinomas using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. Oral Oncol 2002; 38:158-62. [PMID: 11854063 DOI: 10.1016/s1368-8375(01)00039-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Placental glutathione S-transferase (GST-P) may facilitate cell proliferation and inhibit apoptosis, hence allowing for the expansion of a population of initiated tumor cells. The enhanced expression of GST-P at the protein level has been reported previously in chemically induced oral carcinomas in hamster buccal-pouch mucosa but the expression of GST-P at the mRNA level has not yet been demonstrated. The purpose of the present study was to assess the GST-P mRNA expression in 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced hamster buccal-pouch carcinomas using a reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Thirty-five outbred, young (6 weeks old), male, Syrian golden hamsters (Mesocricatus auratus) were randomly divided into one experimental group (15 animals), and two control groups (10 animals each). Bilateral pouches of a group of 15 animals of the experimental group were painted with a 0.5% DMBA solution three times a week for 12 weeks while each animal of one of the control groups was similarly treated with mineral oil. Another control group of 10 animals was untreated throughout the experiment. Areas of dysplasia and squamous-cell carcinomas with a 100% tumor incidence developed in all of the DMBA-treated buccal pouches. The mineral oil-treated and untreated pouches revealed no obvious changes. Placental glutathione S-transferase mRNA was demonstrated to be present amongst all the 12-week DMBA-treated hamster buccal-pouch mucosa animals, but not for the untreated animals or the animals for which the buccal pouch was treated with mineral oil. Multiple potential regulatory pathways including gene amplification, enhanced mRNA stability, chromosomal translocation/gene rearrangement, and hypomethylation of the promoter region can contribute to the overexpression of GST-P mRNA in DMBA-induced hamster buccal-pouch carcinomas. Further study is necessary to completely understand which candidate mechanism(s) will contribute principally to the increased GST-P mRNA expression in oral experimental carcinogenesis.
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- Y K Chen
- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, 100 Shih-Chuan 1st Road, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Takeuchi S, Nakanishi H, Yoshida K, Yamamoto S, Tonoki H, Tsukamoto T, Fukushima S, Moriuchi T, Kurita K, Tatematsu M. Isolation of differentiated squamous and undifferentiated spindle carcinoma cell lines with differing metastatic potential from a 4-nitroquinoline N-Oxide-induced tongue carcinoma in a F344 rat. Jpn J Cancer Res 2000; 91:1211-21. [PMID: 11123419 PMCID: PMC5926306 DOI: 10.1111/j.1349-7006.2000.tb00907.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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One differentiated squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) cell line (RSC3-E2) and two undifferentiated tumor cell lines (RSC3-LM and RSC3-E2R) with different metastatic potential were established from a 4-nitroquinoline N-oxide (4NQO)-induced differentiated SCC in F344 rat tongue. The RSC3-E2 subline was isolated from a parental cell line (RSC3-P) by single cell cloning in vitro, whereas the RSC3-LM subline was isolated from a lung metastatic focus after subcutaneous (s.c.) injection of RSC3-P cells. The RSC3-E2R cell line was isolated from a lung metastatic focus following s.c. injection of RSC3-E2 cells after X-irradiation in vitro. The RSC3-E2 cell line is keratin-positive and grows as a keratinizing tumor in nude mice, whereas RSC3-LM and RSC3-E2R cells are keratin-negative, vimentin-positive and form undifferentiated tumors. When s.c. injected into nude mice, the RSC3-E2 cell line proved to be non-metastatic, while the RSC3-LM cell line was metastatic by both hematogenous and lymphogenous routes, and the RSC3-E2R cell line was metastatic only hematogenously. In vitro relative growth rates and in vitro invasion activity of these cell lines were in the order RSC3-LM > RSC3-E2R > RSC3-E2. Chromosome analysis revealed two peaks with modal chromosome numbers of 83 and 78 for RSC3-P cells and single peaks at 83, 78 and 56 for RSC3-LM, RSC3-E2 and RSC3-E2R cell lines, respectively. Common structural abnormalities on chromosome 11 were shared by all cell lines. Mutation analysis of the p53 gene using a yeast functional assay demonstrated RSC3-LM cell line to have a point mutation at codon 269, whereas RSC3-E2 and RSC3-E2R had double mutations at codons 106 and 170 on each allele. These results suggest that the two undifferentiated RSC3-LM and RSC3-E2R tumor cell lines with different metastatic potential were generated from differentiated SCC cells via different genetic pathways as a consequence of tumor progression in vivo and in vitro, respectively. These cell lines should provide a useful model for understanding mechanisms of hematogenous and lymphogenous metastasis, as well as tumor progression of oral SCCs.
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MESH Headings
- 4-Nitroquinoline-1-oxide/toxicity
- Animals
- Carcinogens/toxicity
- Carcinoma/chemically induced
- Carcinoma/genetics
- Carcinoma/pathology
- Carcinoma/secondary
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/chemically induced
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/genetics
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/pathology
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/secondary
- Clone Cells
- Karyotyping
- Lung Neoplasms/chemically induced
- Lung Neoplasms/genetics
- Lung Neoplasms/pathology
- Lung Neoplasms/secondary
- Lymphatic Metastasis
- Male
- Mice
- Mice, Nude
- Neoplasm Metastasis
- Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced/genetics
- Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced/pathology
- Rats
- Rats, Inbred F344
- Tongue/drug effects
- Tongue/pathology
- Tongue Neoplasms/chemically induced
- Tongue Neoplasms/genetics
- Tongue Neoplasms/pathology
- Transplantation, Heterologous
- Tumor Cells, Cultured
- X-Rays
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Affiliation(s)
- S Takeuchi
- Laboratory of Pathology, Aichi Cancer Center Research Institute, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8681, Japan.
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