Abstract |
The oncogenic pathways in mitochondrial-rich thyroid carcinomas are not clearly understood. To investigate the possible implication of mitochondrial abundance in the genesis of thyroid tumors, we have explored the gene expression profile of six oncocytic carcinomas and six mitochondrial-rich papillary carcinomas using cDNA-microarray technology. A supervised approach allowed us to identify 83 genes differentially expressed in the two types of carcinoma. These genes were classified according to their ontologic profiles. Three genes, NOS3, alpha-actinin-2 and alpha-catenin, suspected of playing a role in tumor genesis, were explored by quantitative RT-PCR analysis and immunohistochemistry. Of the 59 genes overexpressed in papillary carcinomas, 51% were involved in cell communication. Of the 24 genes overexpressed in oncocytic carcinomas, 84% were involved in mitochondrial and cellular metabolism. Our results suggest that mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes III and IV play a significant role in the regulation of reactive oxygen species production by oncocytic tumors.
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Authors | Olivier Baris, Delphine Mirebeau-Prunier, Frédérique Savagner, Patrice Rodien, Benoit Ballester, Béatrice Loriod, Samuel Granjeaud, Serge Guyetant, Brigitte Franc, Rémi Houlgatte, Pascal Reynier, Yves Malthiery |
Journal | Oncogene
(Oncogene)
Vol. 24
Issue 25
Pg. 4155-61
(Jun 09 2005)
ISSN: 0950-9232 [Print] England |
PMID | 15806164
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- CTNNA1 protein, human
- Cytoskeletal Proteins
- alpha Catenin
- Actinin
- NOS3 protein, human
- Nitric Oxide Synthase
- Nitric Oxide Synthase Type III
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Topics |
- Actinin
(genetics)
- Carcinoma
(genetics)
- Carcinoma, Papillary
(genetics)
- Cell Communication
(genetics)
- Cytoskeletal Proteins
(genetics)
- Gene Expression Profiling
(methods)
- Humans
- Nitric Oxide Synthase
(genetics)
- Nitric Oxide Synthase Type III
- Oncogenes
- Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Signal Transduction
(genetics)
- Thyroid Neoplasms
(genetics)
- alpha Catenin
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