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ArticleHistology and histopathology2024

The usefulness of p16 and COX-2 expression on the prediction of progression to endometrial cancer.

Hande Ece Kalkan, Levent Akman, Gurdeniz Serin, Mustafa Cosan Terek, Osman Zekioglu, Ahmet Aydin Ozsaran

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Hande Ece Kalkan *Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Private Nefes Hospital, Kastamonu, Turkey.
Levent Akman *Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology Division, Ege University Medical School, Izmir, Turkey.
Gurdeniz SerinDepartment of Pathology, Ege University Medical School, Izmir, Turkey.
Mustafa Cosan TerekDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology Division, Ege University Medical School, Izmir, Turkey.
Osman ZekiogluDepartment of Pathology, Ege University Medical School, Izmir, Turkey.
Ahmet Aydin OzsaranDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology Division, Ege University Medical School, Izmir, Turkey.
Ege University · TR

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Abstract

objectivesEndometrial cancer (EC) is the most commonly diagnosed gynecological cancer. Endometrial hyperplasia (EH) is a more common diagnosis than EC. Endometrial hyperplasia is found in approximately 1.5% of all women presenting with abnormal bleeding. Endometrial hyperplasia progresses to EC, and especially, cancer risk increases in cases with atypical hyperplasia. p16, one of the tumor suppressor proteins involved in the cell cycle, and COX-2, one of the key enzymes of prostaglandin synthesis, are important markers for the diagnosis of both EH and EC. There is lack of consensus in the classification, diagnosis and treatment of EH. The subject of changes in the cell cycle in the progression of endometrial pathologies may help to identify and prevent these affected pathways in the treatment stage. The aim of this study is to investigate the expression of p16 and COX-2 during the development of EC from EH. MATERIAL AND

methodsWe investigated COX-2 and P16 expressions in patients with proliferative endometrium, complex/simple endometrial hyperplasia and endometrioid adenocarcinoma.

resultsp16 expression increased in EH and EC (p<0.001). COX-2 expression was increased in endometrial cancer compared to other groups, but this increase was not found to be statistically significant. Although p16 and COX-2 expression were increased in patients with advanced grade/stage, lymphovascular invasion, and >50% of myometrial invasion, this increase was not statistically significant.

conclusionsMore detailed studies are needed to investigate the prognostic significance of the COX-2 molecule. COX-2 might be a potential biomarker for the prognosis of endometrial cancer and a potential therapeutic target for EC treatment. Also, it might be used to prevent the progression of precursor lesions to invasive EC.

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Biomarkers, TumorCyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p16Cyclooxygenase 2Disease ProgressionEndometrial HyperplasiaEndometrial NeoplasmsAdultAgedCarcinoma, EndometrioidFemaleHumansMiddle AgedBiomarkers, TumorCDKN2A protein, humanCyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p16Cyclooxygenase 2PTGS2 protein, human

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