Alterations of proliferating cell nuclear antigen and p53 expressions in the reflux esophagitis-metaplasia-dysplasia-adenocarcinoma sequence of the esophagus
I Hritz, L Herszényi, B Molnár, Zs Tulassay · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2005 · Heft 05
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Zusammenfassung
Background: Barrett esophagus predisposes individuals to esophageal carcinoma. Understanding the cellular and molecular events in the progression of Barrett esophagus to adenocarcinoma may contribute to its early diagnosis. Mutation and overexpression of the tumor suppressor p53 and increased cell proliferation have previously been observed in Barrett high-grade dysplasia and adenocarcinoma, but the role of these parameters in early stages of carcinogenesis is still controversial. Aim: To characterize expressions of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and p53 in the reflux esophagitis-metaplasia-dysplasia-…