Article Fingerprint
ReserarchID
D115R
To the editor: In our study1 published in Sarcoma in 2011, we found that Connexin 43 (Cx43) was frequently (78%) expressed in the 36-Ewing sarcoma (ES) patient tissue microarray specimens. Most interestingly, a higher level of Cx43 overexpression was correlated with adverse clinical outcome and shorter survival regardless of tumor stage, location, tumor size and clinical management. Positive score of Cx43 was significantly correlated with reduced overall survival (p=0.02). The average positive Cx43 scores for patients alive and dead at 3 years was 46.08 and 96.98 (p=0.004) at 5 years was 46.06 and 96.43 (p=0.02) respectively. Recently, a study published in Biochimicaet Biophysica Acta2demonstrated that expression level of Cx43 was repressed by EWS-FLI1, Cx43 gene expression was associated with the gap junction intercellular communication changes and Cx43 inhibits ES growth via modulation of cell proliferation via p27. Surprisingly, ES overexpression of Cx43 reduced tumor growth and was associated with better survival. Although these two studies show different prognostic values regarding to Cx43 and ES, both confirm that Cx43 has a potential role in ES tumorogensis and prognosis.
Marilyn M. Bui. 2013. \u201cConnexin 43 and Ewing Sarcoma: Stay Tuned\u201d. Global Journal of Medical Research - F: Diseases GJMR-F Volume 13 (GJMR Volume 13 Issue F5): .
Crossref Journal DOI 10.17406/gjmra
Print ISSN 0975-5888
e-ISSN 2249-4618
Explore published articles in an immersive Augmented Reality environment. Our platform converts research papers into interactive 3D books, allowing readers to view and interact with content using AR and VR compatible devices.
Your published article is automatically converted into a realistic 3D book. Flip through pages and read research papers in a more engaging and interactive format.
Total Score: 133
Country: United States
Subject: Global Journal of Medical Research - F: Diseases
Authors: Marilyn M. Bui, David L. Becker, Damon Reed (PhD/Dr. count: 0)
View Count (all-time): 128
Total Views (Real + Logic): 5149
Total Downloads (simulated): 2559
Publish Date: 2013 01, Mon
Monthly Totals (Real + Logic):
This paper attempted to assess the attitudes of students in
Advances in technology have created the potential for a new
Inclusion has become a priority on the global educational agenda,
To the editor: In our study1 published in Sarcoma in 2011, we found that Connexin 43 (Cx43) was frequently (78%) expressed in the 36-Ewing sarcoma (ES) patient tissue microarray specimens. Most interestingly, a higher level of Cx43 overexpression was correlated with adverse clinical outcome and shorter survival regardless of tumor stage, location, tumor size and clinical management. Positive score of Cx43 was significantly correlated with reduced overall survival (p=0.02). The average positive Cx43 scores for patients alive and dead at 3 years was 46.08 and 96.98 (p=0.004) at 5 years was 46.06 and 96.43 (p=0.02) respectively. Recently, a study published in Biochimicaet Biophysica Acta2demonstrated that expression level of Cx43 was repressed by EWS-FLI1, Cx43 gene expression was associated with the gap junction intercellular communication changes and Cx43 inhibits ES growth via modulation of cell proliferation via p27. Surprisingly, ES overexpression of Cx43 reduced tumor growth and was associated with better survival. Although these two studies show different prognostic values regarding to Cx43 and ES, both confirm that Cx43 has a potential role in ES tumorogensis and prognosis.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.