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ArticleCancer biomarkers : section A of Disease markers2021

New insights in the clinical implication of HOXA5 as prognostic biomarker in patients with colorectal cancer.

Hamza Yaiche, Haifa Tounsi-Kettiti, Nadia Ben Jemii, Amira Jaballah Gabteni, Najla Mezghanni, Monia Ardhaoui, Emna Fehri, Afifa Maaloul, Sonia Abdelhak, Samir Boubaker

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Article in Cancer biomarkers : section A of Disease markers, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Hamza YaicheLaboratory of Human and Experimental Pathology, Pasteur Institute of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia.
Haifa Tounsi-KettitiLaboratory of Human and Experimental Pathology, Pasteur Institute of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia.
Nadia Ben JemiiLaboratory of Human and Experimental Pathology, Pasteur Institute of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia.
Amira Jaballah GabteniLaboratory of Human and Experimental Pathology, Pasteur Institute of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia.
Najla MezghanniLaboratory of Human and Experimental Pathology, Pasteur Institute of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia.
Monia ArdhaouiLaboratory of Human and Experimental Pathology, Pasteur Institute of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia.
Emna FehriLaboratory of Human and Experimental Pathology, Pasteur Institute of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia.
Afifa MaaloulLaboratory of Human and Experimental Pathology, Pasteur Institute of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia.
Sonia AbdelhakLaboratory of Biomedical Genomics and Oncogenetics, Pasteur Institute of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia.
Samir BoubakerLaboratory of Human and Experimental Pathology, Pasteur Institute of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia.
Tunis El Manar University · TNInstitut Pasteur de Tunis · TNTunis University · TN

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Abstract

backgroundHomeobox A5 (HOXA5) is a member of the HOX protein family which is involved in several carcinogenesis pathways, and is dysregulated in many cancer types. However, its expression and function in human colorectal cancer (CRC) is still largely unknown.

objectiveThis study aimed to evaluate HOXA5 expression in Tunisian patients with CRC in order to define new potential biomarker.

methodsAn immunohistochemical labeling using an HOXA5 antibody was performed on 85 formalin fixed paraffin embedded specimens from patients with CRC. Six normal colon mucosa cases were used as controls.

resultsHOXA5 expression showed a cytoplasmic staining in both tumor and stromal/endothelial cells. Loss or low HOXA5 expression was seen in tumor cells in 74/85 cases (87.06%) and in stromal/endothelial cells, in 77/85 (90.59%). In control group of normal colon mucosa HOXA5 was moderately expressed in all the cases. The abnormal expression, was significantly associated to lymph nodes metastasis in tumor cells (p= 0.043) and in stromal/endothelial cells (p= 0.024).

conclusionHOXA5 immunostaining results suggest the valuable role of this protein in colorectal carcinogenesis. Moreover, the association of lymph node metastasis to HOXA5 abnormal expression underlies its crucial role in colorectal cancer dissemination and prognosis.

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AdolescentAdultBiomarkers, TumorCell ProliferationColorectal NeoplasmsFemaleHomeodomain ProteinsHumansImmunohistochemistryMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisYoung AdultBiomarkers, TumorHomeodomain ProteinsHOXA5 protein, humanbiomarkercolorectal cancerHOXA5immunohistochemistryprognosis

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PMID33136093
PMCPMC12499976
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