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[Expression of LOX and MMP-2 in gastric cancer tissue and the effects of LOX and MMP-2 on tumor invasion and metastasis]

[Article in Chinese]

Li-Juan Ma et al. Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi. 2011 Jan.

Abstract

Objective: To compare the expressions of lysyl oxidase (LOX) and matrix metalloproteinases-2 (MMP-2) in gastric cancer and pericancerous tissues, in gastric cancers with and without lymph node metastasis, and to analyze the effects of LOX and MMP-2 on tumor invasion and metastasis.

Methods: Gastric cancer and pericancerous tissues were collected from 46 patients who underwent surgery. Levels of LOX and MMP-2 mRNA were detected by RT-PCR. Protein abundance of LOX and MMP-2 was examined using Western blot.

Results: Expressions of LOX and MMP-2 mRNA, and protein in 46 gastric cancers were significantly higher than that in 46 pericancerous tissues. In gastric cancer with lymph node metastasis, the levels of LOX and MMP-2 mRNA and protein were higher than those in gastric cancers without lymph node metastasis (P < 0.05). In the groups of gastric cancer with lymph node metastasis, expression of LOX was positively correlated with MMP-2 protein expression (P < 0.01).

Conclusions: Expressions of LOX and MMP-2 in gastric cancer tissues are significantly higher than that in pericancerous tissues. The expressions of LOX and MMP-2 in gastric cancer with lymph node metastasis are higher than that in gastric cancer without lymph node metastasis. Expressions of LOX and MMP-2 are positively correlated. The results suggest that LOX and MMP-2 may promote the growth and metastasis of gastric cancer.

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