[Studies on localization of laryngeal carcinoma associated antigen by immunoelectromicroscopy].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To study the localization of laryngeal carcinoma associated antigen (LCAA) in the carcinoma tissue.

METHODS:

Ninety cases of laryngeal carcinoma and 14 cases of laryngeal precancerous lesion and 10 cases of normal laryngeal mucosa were detected with three strains of monoclonal antibodies LC9, LC11, LC12 by immunochemistry. The positive sections of laryngeal carcinoma were observed under light microscope and electromicroscopy.

RESULTS:

The positive rates of LCAA were dramatically higher than that in normal epithelial and precancerous tissues (P < 0.01). The results showed that the mixed monoclonal antibody had tissue specificity. The MLC associated antigens only distributed in cell membranes and/or cytoplasm. No cell nucleus was stained.

CONCLUSION:

The LCAA is mainly located in cell membranous structure. This study may provide morphological basis for immunoimaging diagnosis and targeting chemotherapy by application of laryngeal carcinoma McAb.

• Authors: Z Ni, J Yi, Y Xu
• Journal: Zhonghua er bi yan hou ke za zhi (Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Ke Za Zhi) Vol. 34 Issue 1 Pg. 41-2 (Feb 1999) ISSN: 0412-3948 [Print] China
• PMID: 12764796 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Antigens, Neoplasm

Topics

• Antigens, Neoplasm (analysis)
• Humans
• Immunohistochemistry
• Laryngeal Neoplasms (immunology, pathology, ultrastructure)
• Microscopy, Immunoelectron