Journal of Southern Medical University ›› 2006, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (06): 734-737.

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Preliminary study of gene expression profiling in human type I and II endometrial carcinoma

GUO Sui-qun1, XING Fu-qi1, PANG Zhan-jun1, FANG Wei-yi2, LIU Guo-bing1 1Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Nanfang Hospital, 2Institute of Cancer Research, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China   

  1. 南方医科大学南方医院妇产科; 南方医科大学肿瘤研究所; 南方医科大学南方医院妇产科 广东广州510515; 广东广州510515;
  • Online:2006-06-20 Published:2006-06-20

Abstract: Objective To study gene expression profiling in human type I and II endometrial carcinoma. Methods Six Affymetrix human genome genechips were utilized to investigate the differences in gene expression profiles between type I and II endometrial carcinoma with bioinformatic analysis. Results Many genes were highly expressed in estrogen-dependent endometrial carcinoma, and some of them were involved in the metabolism and conversion of estrogen, while some others in estrogen regulation. CYP2C9, for instance, was involved in the conversion of estrogen sulfate to 16-hydroxy sulfate metabolite, DDC in estrogen-dependent pathogenesis of endometrial carcinoma possibly by DDC interaction with AR to enhance steroid receptor transcription. Conclusion High expression of these genes in estrogen-dependent endometrial carcinoma may provide insights into their roles in the pathogenesis and prognosis of this malignancy. 

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