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ArticleHistochemistry and cell biology2020

The role of EP-2 receptor expression in cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.

Elisa Schmoeckel, Patricia Fraungruber, Christina Kuhn, Udo Jeschke, Sven Mahner, Theresa Maria Kolben, Thomas Kolben, Theresa Vilsmaier, Anna Hester, Helene Hildegard Heidegger

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Article in Histochemistry and cell biology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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10 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Elisa SchmoeckelDepartment of Pathology, LMU Munich, Thalkirchner Straße 36, 80337, Munich, Germany.
Patricia FraungruberDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Maistrasse 11, 80337, Munich, Germany.
Christina KuhnDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Maistrasse 11, 80337, Munich, Germany.
Udo JeschkeDepartment of Pathology, LMU Munich, Thalkirchner Straße 36, 80337, Munich, Germany. udo.jeschke@med.uni-muenchen.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2623-3235
Sven MahnerDepartment of Pathology, LMU Munich, Thalkirchner Straße 36, 80337, Munich, Germany.
Theresa Maria KolbenDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, LMU Munich, Marchioninistraße 15, 81377, Munich, Germany.
Thomas KolbenDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, LMU Munich, Marchioninistraße 15, 81377, Munich, Germany.
Theresa VilsmaierDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Maistrasse 11, 80337, Munich, Germany.
Anna HesterDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, LMU Munich, Marchioninistraße 15, 81377, Munich, Germany.
Helene Hildegard HeideggerDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Maistrasse 11, 80337, Munich, Germany.
LMU Klinikum · DEUniversity Hospital Augsburg · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Prostaglandin induced signalling is involved in different cancers. As previously described, the EP3 receptor expression decreases with increasing stage of cervical intraepithelial lesions (CIN). In addition, in cervical cancer EP3 is an independent prognosticator for overall survival and correlates with FIGO stages. Currently the role of Prostaglandin 2 receptor 2 (EP2) in CIN is unknown. The aim of this study was to analyse the expression of EP2 for potential prognostic value for patients with cervical dysplasia. EP2 expression was analysed by immunohistochemistry in 33 patient samples (CIN1-3) using the immune-reactivity scoring system (IRS). Expression levels were correlated with clinical outcome to analyse prognostic relevance in patients with CIN2. Data analysis was performed using non parametric Kruskal-Wallis and Spearman rank sum test. Cytoplasmic expression levels of EP2 correlated significantly (p < 0.001) with different grades of cervical dysplasia. Median EP2-IRS in CIN1 was 2 (n = 8), 3 in CIN2 (n = 9) and 6 in CIN3 (n = 16). Comparing regressive (n = 3, median IRS = 2) to progressive (n = 6, median IRS = 4) CIN2 cases the median IRS differed significantly (p = 0.017). Staining intensity (p = 0.009) and IRS (p = 0.005) of EP2 and EP3 correlate inversely. EP2 expression level significantly increases with higher grade of CIN and could qualify as a potential prognostic marker for the regressive or progressive course in CIN2 lesions. These findings emphasize the significant role of PGE2 signalling in CIN and could help to identify targets for future therapies.

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Biomarkers, TumorFemaleHumansImmunohistochemistryPrognosisReceptors, Prostaglandin E, EP2 SubtypeUterine Cervical DysplasiaUterine Cervical NeoplasmsBiomarkers, TumorPTGER2 protein, humanReceptors, Prostaglandin E, EP2 SubtypeCervical cancer HPVCervical intraepithelial neoplasiaCINEP2EP-receptorProstaglandin E2

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