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See detailCancers épithéliaux de l'ovaire. Acquisitions récentes
van den Brule, F. A.; Lambotte, René ULg; Castronovo, Vincenzo ULg

in Journal de Gynécologie, Obstétrique et Biologie de la Reproduction (1995), 24(3), 241-52

Ovarian carcinomas constitute the major cause of the mortality and morbidity in gynaecology. Most ovary carcinomas are epithelial tumours. Our understanding of ovarian cancerogenesis has been hampered by ... [more ▼]

Ovarian carcinomas constitute the major cause of the mortality and morbidity in gynaecology. Most ovary carcinomas are epithelial tumours. Our understanding of ovarian cancerogenesis has been hampered by the lack of a well defined precursor lesion, the lack of knowledge about tumour progression, and by the relative inaccessibility of the ovaries in the abdominal cavity. Recent studies using experimental models allow us to better define the fundamental mechanisms of carcinogenesis from the serous ovarian cells and of invasion of the abdominopelvic cavity by proximity. This review article tries to update on epidemiology, genetic syndromes, biology, screening, and therapy of these epithelial tumours, and about the new directions taken by basic and clinical research. We will present data concerning oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes involved in epithelial ovarian tumours, regulation of tumour cells by growth factors, genes involved in tumour invasion, and mechanisms used by the cancer cell to resist to therapies. Non-epithelial ovarian tumours will not be examined in this manuscript. [less ▲]

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See detailInverse Expression of Two Laminin Binding Proteins, 67lr and Galectin-3, Correlates with the Invasive Phenotype of Trophoblastic Tissue
van den Brule, F. A.; Price, J.; Sobel, M. E. et al

in Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications (1994), 201(1), 388-93

Tumor invasion of host tissues and trophoblastic penetration of the endometrium share common biological features. Both processes involve the invasion of basement membranes, an event that is initiated by ... [more ▼]

Tumor invasion of host tissues and trophoblastic penetration of the endometrium share common biological features. Both processes involve the invasion of basement membranes, an event that is initiated by adhesion of cancer or trophoblast cells to basement membrane components and particularly to laminin. Adhesion to this latter glycoprotein is mediated through a variety of cell surface receptors. We have previously shown that the 67 kD Laminin Receptor (67LR) and a 31 kD Human Laminin Binding Protein, recently renamed galectin-3, are inversely modulated as the invasive phenotype of cancer cells progresses, with up regulation of the former, and down regulation of the latter, respectively. In this study, we examined the expression of these two proteins in 27 human trophoblastic specimens at different gestational ages using Northern and Western blot techniques. Expression of the 67LR increased from 7 weeks to a maximum at 12 weeks, when invasion is maximal, and then decreased. Expression of galectin-3 was inversely modulated by the gestational age, with a minimum expression at 12 weeks. Our data demonstrate that invasive trophoblast displays the same pattern of laminin binding proteins expression than invasive cancer cells, and further demonstrates that invasion of the extracellular matrix by trophoblast and cancer cells share common molecular mechanisms. [less ▲]

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See detailLa protéine P53, protectrice de l'intégrité du génome: rôle dans la genèse des cancers
Bellahcene, Akeila ULg; Merville, Marie-Paule ULg; Gielen Jacques et al

in Revue Médicale de Liège (1994), 49(5), 274-84

L'homéostasie des tissus de l'organisme est le résultat d'un équilibre dynamique stable entre des facteurs de régulation positifs et négatifs. Ceux-ci contrôlent la prolifération des cellules et ... [more ▼]

L'homéostasie des tissus de l'organisme est le résultat d'un équilibre dynamique stable entre des facteurs de régulation positifs et négatifs. Ceux-ci contrôlent la prolifération des cellules et déterminent leur appartenance tissulaire. Des données récentes indiquent que l'apparition des cancers résulte du déséquilibre de cet état dynamique soit part l'activation de facteurs positifs désignés sous le terme d'oncogènes, soit par l'inactivation de facteurs négatifs qui sont regroupés dans la famille des gènes suppresseurs de tumeurs. Le gène codant pour la protéine p53 est un membre particulièrement important de cette dernière famille. En effet, son inactivation, par mutation et/ou délétion, est l'une des altérations génétiques la plus fréquemment détectée dans les cancers. La fonction principale attribuée à la protéine p53 consiste à préserver le génome des altérations susceptibles d'entraîner, entre autres, la cellule dans un processus de transformation maligne. C'est en permettant la réparation des altérations du DNA survenues lors de sa réplication avant la mitose ou provoquées par des agents extérieurs, que la protéine p53 semble exercer ses fonctions. Des altérations du gène p53 entraînant des perturbations de la fonction de la protéine p53 ont été identifiées au niveau de la plupart des lésions tumorales malignes. A ce titre, cette protéine semble jouer un rôle déterminant au niveau de la genèse des cancers. Aussi le gène p53 fait-il l'objet de recherches intensives qui devraient déboucher sur la mise au point de nouveaux moyens de détection et d'évaluation pronostique des cancers. D'autre part, des expériences visant à restaurer la fonction de la protéine p53 au niveau des cellules cancéreuses ouvrent de nouvelles et séduisantes perspectives thérapeutiques. [less ▲]

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See detailLe tamoxifene dans le traitement du cancer du sein
Charlier, Corinne ULg; Colin, Claude ULg; Merville, Marie-Paule ULg et al

in Journal de Gynécologie, Obstétrique et Biologie de la Reproduction (1994), 23(7), 751-6

Tamoxifen is the most often prescribed non steroidal antioestrogenic agent in the world for breast cancer. Worldwide collaboration. has centralized the results, of different trials throughout the world on ... [more ▼]

Tamoxifen is the most often prescribed non steroidal antioestrogenic agent in the world for breast cancer. Worldwide collaboration. has centralized the results, of different trials throughout the world on oral adjuvant therapy in the early stages of breast cancer. A significative regression of the tumour was observed in most cases. Moreover, recent epidemiological studies suggest that tamoxifen could prevent new contralateral primary tumours. The risk of the disease should thus be reduced by the prophylactic use of antioestrogens such as tamoxifen. Investigations using a variety of models have evaluated the effect of tamoxifen on tumour promotion and cell growth. Tamoxifen-induced growth inhibition is associated with major changes in biochemical events in cultured human breast cancer cells including cell proliferation or growth factor production. Growth inhibition of oestrogen-responsive human breast cancer cells is associated with an induced secretion of autoinhibitory polypeptides (TGF beta) and an antagonistic effect on the synthesis of proliferative proteins (TGF alpha,...). The first step in the mechanism of action of the drug is binding of tamoxifen to the oestrogen receptors. Development of resistance to tamoxifen treatment is a great problem in treatment of breast cancer patients and the mechanism of resistance will require further study: under the influence of the drug, tumours could become remodelled as selected subpopulations emerge resistant-tamoxifen. The fact that some breast cancers which are oestrogen receptor-negative respond to antioestrogen suggests that parallel but separate pathways for oestrogen and antioestrogen action may exist. This paper summarizes the results of the most recent studies concerning this promising drug. [less ▲]

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See detailHigh-rate of multiple genital HPV infections detected by DNA hybridization
Lauricella-Lefèbvre, M. A.; Piette, Jacques ULg; Lifrange, Eric ULg et al

in Journal of Medical Virology (1992), 36(4), 265-270

Cervical smears collected from 450 patients involved in a clinical follow-up of cervical human papillomaviruses (HPV) infections were screened for the presence of HPV 6b, 11, 16, and 18 DNA by both dot ... [more ▼]

Cervical smears collected from 450 patients involved in a clinical follow-up of cervical human papillomaviruses (HPV) infections were screened for the presence of HPV 6b, 11, 16, and 18 DNA by both dot blot and southern blot hybridization methods. Using very high stringency hybridization assays, the four HPV types could be easily distinguished by dot blotting. After a preliminary clinical sorting, 42.9% of the samples were found to be HPV-positive. Among the samples infected by a single HPV, type 16 was the most frequent (25.4% of the positive samples) followed by 6b (19.7%), 11 (8.3%), and 18 (7.2%). Double or even multiple infections by the different HPV types were detected at a very high rate (39.4% of the positive samples). [less ▲]

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See detailLe tamoxifene comme premier traitement du cancer du sein chez la femme âgée: un recul de 10 ans
Colin, Claude ULg; Lifrange, Eric ULg; Genicot, F. et al

in Revue Médicale de Liège (1990), 45(11), 533-8

Cinquante-six patientes, âgées de plus de 70 ans, ont été traitées par tamoxifène pour cancer mammaire T1 à T4. Un délai de 3 à 6 mois est nécessaire pour obtenir une régression de l'opacité tumorale dans ... [more ▼]

Cinquante-six patientes, âgées de plus de 70 ans, ont été traitées par tamoxifène pour cancer mammaire T1 à T4. Un délai de 3 à 6 mois est nécessaire pour obtenir une régression de l'opacité tumorale dans 46,4% des cas, une stabilisation dans 30,4% et une augmentation dans 23,2%. Le type de réponse semble indépendant du stade initial de la tumeur. La survie globale à 10 ans n'est pas différente de cette des patientes de même âge qui avaient préféré recourir au traitement loco-régional classique. Par contre, en cas de régression tumorale, la durée de la survie est nettement plus longue et est comparable à celle d'une population témoin de même âge. Les récidives locales sont fréquentes. Elle sont de moins bon pronostic si elles surviennent au cours des trois premières années du traitement. La véritable cause du décès est souvent difficile à préciser chez ces patientes. Une relation directe avec le cancer mammaire n'est observée que dans la moitié des cas. [less ▲]

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See detailPossible Role of Human Natural Anti-Gal Antibodies in the Natural Antitumor Defense System
Castronovo, Vincenzo ULg; Colin, Claude ULg; Parent, B. et al

in Journal of the National Cancer Institute (1989), 81(3), 212-6

Expression of Gal alpha 1-3Gal cell surface residues has been correlated with the metastatic potential of murine tumor cells. We report that Gal alpha 1-3Gal residues are expressed at the cell surface of ... [more ▼]

Expression of Gal alpha 1-3Gal cell surface residues has been correlated with the metastatic potential of murine tumor cells. We report that Gal alpha 1-3Gal residues are expressed at the cell surface of malignant human cancer cells, including four cell lines and 50% of the malignant breast specimens obtained by aspiration biopsy. In contrast, all benign breast biopsies and normal cells were Gal alpha 1-3Gal negative. Affinity-purified anti-alpha-galactosyl IgG (anti-Gal) antibody, which specifically recognizes Gal alpha 1-3Gal residues, significantly inhibited cell attachment in two in vitro assays thought to indicate tumor cell extravasation of the circulatory system during the metastatic process: attachment to perfused human umbilical vein endothelium, and attachment to isolated laminin. Since anti-Gal antibody is a natural component of all human sera, we propose that it may be part of the natural antitumor defense system in humans. [less ▲]

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See detailIntérêt du typage viral des papillomavirus humains (HPV) en relation avec les neoplasies des muqueuses genitales
Lifrange, Eric ULg; Lauricella, M.; Rentier, Bernard ULg et al

in Revue Médicale de Liège (1989), 44(1), 1-14

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