bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Differential Methylation Status of Tumor-Associated Genes in Head and Neck Squamous Carcinoma
Authors: Maruya Shin-ichiro , Issa Jean-Pierre J. , Weber Randal S. , Rosenthal David I. , Haviland Joie C. , Lotan Reuben , El-Naggar Adel K. 
Published: September 2005

Abstract
Purpose: Promoter hypermethylation is one of the major mechanisms in the transcriptional inactivation of certain carcinoma-associated genes. Concurrent methylation analysis of multiple, functionally distinct genes may provide important information on their differential alterations and potential association in head and neck squamous carcinogenesis.
Experimental Design: Methylation-specific PCR analysis of the CpG islands of 8 cancer-related genes was performed on 19 cell lines and 32 primary head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSC) specimens with matched histologically normal mucosa and 6 dysplastic lesions. The methylation status and histological features of the specimens were investigated.
Results: In histologically normal squamous mucosa, no to low-level methylation (0–22%) was noted in some specimens at all genes except RARβ2 (50%). Considerable variation in the incidence of methylation of these genes within and between cell lines and tumor specimens was noted. The highest incidences of methylation in the cell lines and primary tumors were noted in RARβ2 (53%), MGMT (37%), p16 (33%), and DAP-K (25%); low incidence of methylations were noted in E-cadherin (2%), p73 (2%) RASSF1A (10%), and p14 (20%) genes. The incidences of methylation of each gene were almost similar between the HNSC cell lines and primary cancer specimens, although methylation of RASSF1A was observed in cell line (26%), but not in dysplasia and primary tumor. RARβ, p16, and MGMT genes showed the highest incidences of methylation in premalignant and invasive carcinomas.
Conclusions: Methylation of p16, RARβ, and MGMT may constitute early events in HNSC tumorigenesis. The infrequent methylation at certain genes suggests a minimal role for this feature in their functional assessment in HNSC. The variability within and between cell lines and tumor specimens supports a heterogeneous and dynamic state of methylation in genes associated with HNSC tumorigenesis.
Rapid Identification of Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase Deficiency by Using a Novel 2-13C-Uracil Breath Test
Authors: Mattison Lori K. , Ezzeldin Hany , Carpenter Mark , Modak Anil , Johnson Martin R. , Diasio Robert B. 
Published: September 2005

Abstract
Purpose: Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD)-deficient cancer patients have been shown to develop severe toxicity after administration of 5-fluorouracil. Routine determination of DPD activity is limited by time-consuming and labor-intensive methods. The purpose of this study was to develop a simple and rapid 2-13C-uracil breath test, which could be applied in most clinical settings to detect DPD-deficient cancer patients.
Experimental Design: Fifty-eight individuals (50 “normal,” 7 partially, and 1 profoundly DPD-deficient) ingested an aqueous solution of 2-13C-uracil (6 mg/kg). 13CO2 levels were determined in exhaled breath at various time intervals up to 180 min using IR spectroscopy (UBiT-IR300). DPD enzyme activity and DPYD genotype were determined by radioassay and denaturing high-performance liquid chromatography, respectively.
Results: The mean (±SE) Cmax, Tmax, δ over baseline values at 50 min (DOB50) and cumulative percentage of 13C dose recovered (PDR) for normal, partially, and profoundly DPD-deficient individuals were 186.4 ± 3.9, 117.1 ± 9.8, and 3.6 DOB; 52 ± 2, 100 ± 18.4, and 120 min; 174.1 ± 4.6, 89.6 ± 11.6, and 0.9 DOB50; and 53.8 ± 1.0, 36.9 ± 2.4, and &lt;1 PDR, respectively. The differences between the normal and DPD-deficient individuals were highly significant (all Ps &lt;0.001).
Conclusions: We demonstrated statistically significant differences in the 2-13C-uracil breath test indices (Cmax, Tmax, DOB50, and PDR) among healthy and DPD-deficient individuals. These data suggest that a single time-point determination (50 min) could rapidly identify DPD-deficient individuals with a less costly and time-consuming method that is applicable for most hospitals or physicians’ offices.
Differential Up-Regulation of Cytosolic and Membrane-Bound Heat Shock Protein 70 in Tumor Cells by Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Authors: Gehrmann Mathias , Brunner Marion , Pfister Karin , Reichle Albrecht , Kremmer Elisabeth , Multhoff Gabriele 
Published: September 2005

AbstractPurpose: Modulation of the heat shock protein (HSP) response affects sensitivity to therapeutic agents in cancer. Here, drugs with anti-inflammatory potential (cyclooxygenase 1/2 inhibitors) and peroxidase proliferator-activated receptor-γ agonists were analyzed for their capacity to affect Hsp70 expression in human cancer cells with a divergent Hsp70 membrane expression pattern.Experimental Design: In dose kinetics, the nonlethal concentration of acetyl-salicyl acid, celecoxib, rofecoxib, and the insulin-sensitizer pioglitazone was identified for the human adenocarcinoma cell line CX−. With the exception of CLX, which was diluted in DMSO, all reagents were dissolved in water. After treatment with the different compounds at nontoxic concentrations for 6 h, followed by a 1-h recovery period, the cytosolic Hsp70 levels were measured in CX-2 and CX− tumor cells by Western blot analysis. Fold increase was calculated in relation to the housekeeping protein tubulin. Membrane-bound Hsp70 was analyzed by flow cytometry using a FITC-labeled Hsp70-specific monoclonal antibody. Untreated cells and cells incubated with equivalent amounts of the diluting agents served as controls. The immunological function was tested in granzyme B apoptosis assays, standard 51Cr release assays, and antibody blocking studies.Results: Compared with aqua dest, the cytoplasmic amount of Hsp70 was equally enhanced in CX-2 and CX− cells by all compounds. An increase in membrane-bound Hsp70, detected selectively in CX− cells, corresponded to an enhanced sensitivity to granzyme B- and natural killer cell-mediated kill that was blockable by using a Hsp70-specific antibody.Conclusions: Although increase in cytosolic Hsp70 levels conferred resistance to further stress, membrane-bound Hsp70 rendered tumor cells more sensitive to the immunological attack mediated by granzyme B and natural killer cells. Our data provide a biological rational for combining anti-inflammatory drugs with immunotherapy in cancer therapy.
Evidence That Transfer of Functional p53 Protein Results in Increased Apoptosis in Prostate Cancer
Authors: Pisters Louis L. , Pettaway Curtis A. , Troncoso Patricia , McDonnell Timothy J. , Stephens L. Clifton , Wood Christopher G. , Do Kim-Anh , Brisbay Shawn M. , Wang Xuemei , Hossan Elizabeth A. , Evans Robert B. , Soto Cindy , Jacobson Marc G. , Parker Karen , Merritt James A. , Steiner Mitchell S. , Logothetis Christopher J. 
Published: September 2005

Abstract
Purpose: INGN 201 (Ad-p53) is a replication-defective adenoviral vector that encodes a wild-type p53 gene driven by the cytomegalovirus promoter. INGN 201 has been shown to have antitumoral activity against human prostate cancer cell lines. This study was undertaken to determine the safety of INGN 201 in patients with locally advanced prostate cancer, to assess transgene expression, and to evaluate antitumoral activity.
Experimental Design: Our study included patients with clinical stage T3, T1c-T2a with Gleason score 8–10 disease, or T2a-T2b with Gleason score 7 disease and a prostate-specific antigen level &gt;10 ng/ml. INGN 201 was administered by intraprostatic injection under ultrasonographic guidance. One course of INGN 201 was defined as three separate INGN 201 administrations 2 weeks apart. Biopsies at baseline and 24 h after the first administration were assessed for p53 protein by immunohistochemical staining and for apoptosis by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated nick end labeling assay.
Results: A total of 38 courses of INGN 201 gene therapy were administered to 30 patients, of whom 26 underwent radical prostatectomy. There were no grade 3 or 4 adverse events related to INGN 201 administration. Of the 11 patients with negative baseline immunostaining for p53 protein, 10 had positive p53 immunostaining after the first administration of INGN 201, and 8 had an increase in apoptotic cells by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated nick end labeling staining. All 26 of the patients who underwent radical prostatectomy had significant residual viable prostate cancer, and 12 have experienced biochemical failure (median follow-up, 42 months).
Conclusion: Intraprostatic INGN 201 gene therapy is safe and can reliably result in p53 protein production and apoptosis.
Alternative Splicing of the
Multidrug Resistance Protein 1/ATP Binding Cassette Transporter Subfamily
Gene in Ovarian Cancer Creates Functional Splice Variants and Is Associated with Increased Expression of the Splicing Factors PTB and SRp20
Authors: He Xiaolong , Ee P. L. Rachel , Coon John S. , Beck William T. 
Published: September 2005

Abstract
Purpose: Overexpression of multidrug resistance protein 1 (MRP1) confers resistance to a range of chemotherapeutic agents in cell lines and could be involved in clinical drug resistance of some tumor types also. We examined MRP1 expression in a small series of untreated human ovarian tumors and matched normal tissues.
Experimental Design: We analyzed ten pairs of snap-frozen ovarian tumor and matched normal total ovarian tissues from the same patients for expression of MRP1 by reverse transcription-PCR. Amplified PCR products were sequenced to reveal splicing events of MRP1. MRP1 splice variants were expressed as enhanced green fluorescent fusion proteins in HEK293T cells to demonstrate their localization in the cell and their activity in conferring resistance to doxorubicin. The expression of splicing factors PTB and SRp20 was examined by Western blot.
Results: MRP1 was expressed in all 10 of the pairs of specimens. Multiple MRP1 cDNA fragments of various sizes were amplified between exons 10 and 19. Of interest, more MRP1 cDNA fragments were detected in ovarian tumors than in matched normal tissues in 9 of 10 pairs. We identified 10 splicing forms between exons 10 and 19 of the MRP1 gene with exon skipping ranging from 1 to 7. Amplification of the entire coding region of MRP1 from 1 ovarian tumor revealed &gt;20 splice variants. We found whole and partial exon skipping and partial intron inclusion in these splice variants. We expressed 3 of these MRP1 splice variants in HEK293T cells and found that they appeared to localize to the plasma membrane and were functional in conferring resistance to doxorubicin. In addition, we identified a few nucleotide variations in this gene. To understand the basis for increased splice variants in the tumors, we examined splicing factor expression in these tissues. Western blot analysis revealed that two splicing factors, PTB and SRp20, were overexpressed in most ovarian tumors compared with their matched normal ovarian tissues. Importantly, overexpression of both of these splicing factors was associated with the increased number of MRP1 splicing forms in the ovarian tissues.
Conclusion: The MRP1 gene undergoes alternative splicing at a higher frequency in ovarian tumors than in matched normal tissues. Some of these splice variants confer resistance to doxorubicin. Expression of splicing factors PTB and SRp20 is strongly associated with the alternative splicing of the MRP1 gene.
HER2-Targeted Therapy Reduces Incidence and Progression of Midlife Mammary Tumors in Female Murine Mammary Tumor Virus huHER2-Transgenic Mice
Authors: Finkle David , Quan Zhi Ricky , Asghari Vida , Kloss Jessica , Ghaboosi Nazli , Mai Elaine , Wong Wai Lee , Hollingshead Philip , Schwall Ralph , Koeppen Hartmut , Erickson Sharon 
Published: September 2005

Abstract
Purpose: This study examined the effectiveness of early and prolonged mu4D5 (the murine form of trastuzumab/Herceptin) treatment in transgenic mice that overexpress human HER2 (huHER2), under the murine mammary tumor virus promoter, as a model of huHER2-overexpressing breast cancer.
Experimental Design: Mice were randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups and received i.p. injections from 17 weeks of age until either 52 weeks of age or morbidity. Fourteen mice received 100 mg/kg mu4D5, 14 mice received 100 mg/kg antiherpes simplex virus glycoprotein D control antibody, and 11 mice received a diluent control.
Results: High levels of huHER2 expression were detectable in mammary glands of young virgin founder mice. Mammary adenocarcinomas were frequently found in female founders and progeny at an average age of 28 weeks, with some progressing to metastatic disease. The incidence of mammary tumors was significantly reduced, and tumor growth inhibition was observed in mice receiving mu4D5 compared with control mice. In addition, Harderian gland neoplasms, highly associated with overexpression of huHER2 in this transgenic line, were entirely absent in the mu4D5 treatment group, indicating down-regulation of huHER2 in vivo activity.
Conclusions: Early intervention with mu4D5 was of benefit in our transgenic mice at high risk for developing huHER2-overexpressing breast cancer. This study suggests a potential benefit of early treatment with Herceptin in HER2-positive primary breast cancer.
Identification and Characterization of a T-Helper Peptide from Carcinoembryonic Antigen
Authors: Ruiz Marta , Kobayashi Hiroya , Lasarte Juan José , Prieto Jesús , Borrás-Cuesta Francisco , Celis Esteban , Sarobe Pablo 
Published: September 2005

Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this research was to identify promiscuous T-helper cell determinants (THd) from carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) to be used to prime T-cell help for cancer therapy. CEA was selected because this antigen is expressed in an important variety of carcinomas.
Experimental Design: Potential promiscuous THd from CEA were predicted using available computer algorithms. Predicted peptides were synthesized and tested in binding experiments to different HLA-DR molecules. Binder peptides were then used to prime T-cell responses both in vitro and in vivo.
Results: Twenty 15-mer peptides from CEA were predicted to bind to different HLA-DR molecules. The promiscuous character of these peptides was demonstrated in binding experiments. Fifteen of 20 peptides tested were able to bind to HLA-DR4, but only CEA (625–639) was shown to be presented after processing of recombinant CEA. CEA (625–639) was also found to be presented by HLA-DR53. Moreover, immunization of HLA-DR4 transgenic mice with CEA (625–639) in conjunction with class I epitope OVA (257–264), induced a CTL response specific of OVA (257–264).
Conclusions: CEA (625–639) might be a relevant promiscuous THd peptide for cancer therapy.
Rapamycin-Induced Endothelial Cell Death and Tumor Vessel Thrombosis Potentiate Cytotoxic Therapy against Pancreatic Cancer
Authors: Bruns Christiane J. , Koehl Gudrun E. , Guba Markus , Yezhelyev Maksim , Steinbauer Markus , Seeliger Hendrik , Schwend Astrid , Hoehn Anna , Jauch Karl-Walter , Geissler Edward K. 
Published: September 2005

Abstract
Purpose: Despite current chemotherapies, pancreatic cancer remains an uncontrollable, rapidly progressive disease. Here, we tested an approach combining a recently described antiangiogenic drug, rapamycin, with standard gemcitabine cytotoxic therapy on human pancreatic tumor growth.
Experimental Design: Tumor growth was assessed in rapamycin and gemcitabine-treated nude mice orthotopically injected with metastatic L3.6pl human pancreatic cancer cells. H&E staining was performed on tumors, along with Ki67 staining for cell proliferation and immunohistochemical terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated nick end labeling and CD31 analysis. Rapamycin-treated tumor vessels were also directly examined in dorsal skin-fold chambers for blood flow after thrombosis induction. Cell death in human umbilical vein endothelial cells was assessed by flow cytometry after annexin-V staining.
Results: Rapamycin therapy alone inhibited tumor growth and metastasis more than gemcitabine, with remarkable long-term tumor control when the drugs were combined. Mechanistically, H&E analysis revealed tumor vessel endothelium damage and thrombosis with rapamycin treatment. Indeed, dorsal skin-fold chamber analysis of rapamycin-treated tumors showed an increased susceptibility of tumor-specific vessels to thrombosis. Furthermore, terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated nick end labeling/CD31 double staining of orthotopic tumors demonstrated apoptotic endothelial cells with rapamycin treatment, which also occurred with human umbilical vein endothelial cells in vitro. In contrast, gemcitabine was not antiangiogenic and, despite its known cytotoxicity, did not reduce proliferation in orthotopic tumors; nevertheless, rapamycin did reduce tumor proliferation.
Conclusions: Our data suggest a novel mechanism whereby rapamycin targets pancreatic tumor endothelium for destruction and thrombosis. We propose that rapamycin-based vascular targeting not only reduces tumor vascularization, it decreases the number of proliferating tumor cells to be destroyed by gemcitabine, thus introducing a new, clinically feasible strategy against pancreatic cancer.
Estrogen Receptor/Progesterone Receptor-Negative Breast Cancers of Young African-American Women Have a Higher Frequency of Methylation of Multiple Genes than Those of Caucasian Women1
Authors: Mehrotra Jyoti , Ganpat M. Michelle , Kanaan Yasmine , Fackler Mary Jo , McVeigh Megan , Lahti-Domenici Jaana , Polyak Kornelia , Argani Pedram , Naab Tammy , Garrett Elizabeth , Parmigiani Giovanni , Broome Carolyn , Sukumar Saraswati 
Published: September 2005

Abstract
Purpose: To provide a molecular rationale for negative prognostic factors more prevalent in African-American (AA) than Caucasian (Cau) women, we investigated the frequency of promoter hypermethylation in invasive ductal breast cancers in the two races.
Experimental Design: HIN-1, Twist, Cyclin D2, RAR-β, and RASSF1A were analyzed in DNA from 67 AA and 44 Cau invasive ductal breast cancers, stratified by age and estrogen receptor/progesterone receptor (ER/PR) status, by methylation-specific PCR. Hierarchical multiple logistic regression analysis was applied to determine estimated probabilities of methylation. Expression of HIN-1 mRNA was analyzed by in situ hybridization and quantitative reverse transcribed PCR.
Results: Significant differences between races were observed in the ER−/PR−, age &lt; 50 subgroup; AA tumors had higher frequency of methylation (P &lt; 0.001) in four of five genes as compared with Cau and also a higher prevalence (80 versus 0%; P &lt; 0.005) of three or more methylated genes per tumor. No differences in gene methylation patterns were observed across the two races for ER+/PR+ tumors in all ages and ER−/PR− tumors in age &gt; 50. ER+/PR+ status was associated with higher frequency of methylation in Cau tumors of all ages but only with the age &gt; 50 subgroup in AA. Frequent Cyclin D2 methylation was significantly associated (P = 0.01) with shorter survival time.
Conclusion: ER−/PR−, age &lt; 50 tumors in AA women, have a significantly higher frequency of hypermethylation than in those of Cau women. Comparative studies, such as these, could provide a molecular basis for differences in tumor progression and pathology seen in the two races.
Overexpression of Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule Antigen in Gallbladder Carcinoma Is an Independent Marker for Poor Survival
Authors: Varga Meri , Obrist Peter , Schneeberger Stephan , Mühlmann Gilbert , Felgel-Farnholz Christina , Fong Dominic , Zitt Mathias , Brunhuber Thomas , Schäfer Georg , Gastl Guenther , Spizzo Gilbert 
Published: September 2005

Abstract
Purpose: Gallbladder carcinoma is an aggressive type of cancer that is difficult to cure by conventional procedures. There thus is a need to identify novel molecular markers for the assessment of prognosis and as potential therapeutic targets. This retrospective study was designed to investigate the prognostic significance of epithelial cell adhesion molecule (Ep-CAM) overexpression in human gallbladder carcinoma.
Experimental Design: Ep-CAM expression was examined immunohistochemically on paraffin-embedded tissue specimens from 99 patients who underwent surgical treatment for gallbladder carcinoma in the period between August 1988 and May 1999.
Results: Ep-CAM overexpression was found in 63 (63.6%) of the tumor samples. Kaplan-Meier curves showed that Ep-CAM overexpression was significantly related to decreased overall survival (P &lt; 0.01). Overall survival gradually worsened with increasing Ep-CAM scores. Notably, in the subgroup of pT1 tumors (n = 17), patients without Ep-CAM overexpression had a 5-year overall survival rate of 100% compared with 38% (P = 0.01) for patients with Ep-CAM-overexpressing tumors. By univariate analysis, no correlation was found with conventional clinicopathological parameters. Multivariate analysis, including Ep-CAM expression, pT stage, tumor grade, and resection margin involvement, showed that Ep-CAM overexpression was an independent prognostic marker in gallbladder carcinoma (P = 0.03; relative risk, 1.8).
Conclusions: These results demonstrate for the first time that Ep-CAM overexpression is an independent prognostic marker in gallbladder carcinoma and that its prognostic impact should be validated prospectively. Furthermore, the Ep-CAM antigen represents an attractive target for specific therapies with monoclonal antibodies or specific vaccines in patients with Ep-CAM-overexpressing gallbladder carcinoma.
CD95-Mediated Apoptosis Is Impaired at Receptor Level by Cellular FLICE-Inhibitory Protein (Long Form) in Wild-Type p53 Human Ovarian Carcinoma
Authors: Mezzanzanica Delia , Balladore Emanuela , Turatti Fabio , Luison Elena , Alberti Paola , Bagnoli Marina , Figini Mariangela , Mazzoni Alessandra , Raspagliesi Francesco , Oggionni Maria , Pilotti Silvana , Canevari Silvana 
Published: September 2005

Abstract
Purpose: Ovarian carcinoma is a highly lethal malignancy that often becomes resistant to chemotherapy. Alterations in apoptotic signals and p53 status contribute to drug resistance, and CD95-mediated apoptosis is also deficient in resistant cells. We analyzed the mechanism of resistance to CD95-mediated apoptosis in ovarian carcinoma cell lines differing in p53 status.
Experimental Design: CD95-mediated apoptosis was induced by agonistic anti-CD95 antibody, and the apoptotic cascade was monitored with biochemical and functional assays.
Results: CD95-mediated apoptosis was blocked in human ovarian cancer cells. In cell lines with wild-type p53, treatment with the protein synthesis inhibitor cycloheximide (CHX) together with anti-CD95 overcame the resistance, suggesting the presence of a labile inhibiting protein. Indeed, the labile protein cellular FLICE-inhibitory protein long form (c-FLIPL) was found to block caspase-8 recruitment to the death-inducing signaling complex (DISC), and sensitization of cells by CHX was due to c-FLIPL down-modulation at the DISC level. Down-regulation of c-FLIPL with antisense oligonucleotides increased CD95-mediated apoptosis as in cells sensitized by CHX, demonstrating the direct involvement of c-FLIPL in apoptosis resistance. Removal of c-FLIPL block at DISC level allowed full activation of the mitochondrial pathway and, eventually, apoptosis in wild-type p53 cells, whereas in cells with mutated p53, c-FLIPL involvement in CD95-mediated apoptosis resistance appeared to be irrelevant. Immunohistochemical analysis of an ovarian tumor tissue array revealed c-FLIPL expression in samples with no p53 accumulation (P = 0.034), and a significant (P = 0.037) inverse relationship between c-FLIPL and p53 expression levels was also observed in 27 epithelial ovarian cancer specimens with known p53 status.
Conclusion: The inhibitory protein c-FLIPL is involved in resistance to CD95-mediated apoptosis in ovarian carcinoma cells with wild-type p53.