Title: Expression of p27~(kip1) and VEGF in hepatocellular carcinoma and its clinical significance
Abstract: Objective To study the expressions of p27 kip1,a cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor,and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC),and its clinical significance.Methods The expressions of p27 kip1 and VEGF were determined in 40 cases of HCC and 5 cases of normal hepatocellular tissue individual with immunohisto-chemistry method.Results For the 40 patients with HCC,the positive rates of p27 kip1 and VEGF were 50.0% and 72.5%, respectively,the expression of p27 kip1 decreased gradually with increasing of the grade,and the expression of VEGF appeared in a reverse way,their expression had a negative correlation between each other.Conclusion The expressions of p27 kip1 and VEGF are related with the biological behavior and prognosis of HCC closely.
Publication Year: 2004
Publication Date: 2004-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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