Abstract | OBJECTIVES:
Giant cell tumor of bone is typified by massive infiltration of a bland neoplastic stroma by osteoclasts and monocyte progenitors. The current study aimed at evaluating the nature of the neoplastic cells and the mechanisms underlying the massive giant cell recruitment. METHODS: Five different giant cell tumors were evaluated by immunohistochemistry, and explant cell cultures were established from the same tumors. Antigen expression profiles of both the tumors and the derived cultures were assessed. In order to determine if the mesenchymal cells are capable of differentiating into mature osteoblasts, retinoic acid was added to cell cultures and osteocalcin and alkaline phosphatase levels were measured. The proliferative effects of the mesenchymal cells on histiocyte-like cells were evaluated using the U-937 cell line. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: The neoplastic stromal spindle-shaped subpopulation of cells in giant cell tumors are mesenchymal stem cells capable of inducing histiocyte proliferation. Retinoid acid is capable of inducing differentiation of the cells into mature osteoblasts. This should be further investigated in an in vivo model to ascertain whether induction of differentiation will prevent bone loss and retard tumor progression.
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Authors | Dror Robinson, Michael Segal, Zvi Nevo |
Journal | Pathobiology : journal of immunopathology, molecular and cellular biology
(Pathobiology)
2002-2003
Vol. 70
Issue 6
Pg. 333-42
ISSN: 1015-2008 [Print] Switzerland |
PMID | 12865629
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Copyright | Copyright 2003 S. Karger AG, Basel |
Chemical References |
- Antigens, CD34
- Biomarkers
- Carrier Proteins
- Collagen Type II
- Culture Media, Conditioned
- FGF3 protein, human
- Fibroblast Growth Factor 3
- Membrane Glycoproteins
- Proto-Oncogene Proteins
- RANK Ligand
- Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-kappa B
- TNFRSF11A protein, human
- TNFSF11 protein, human
- Osteocalcin
- Tretinoin
- Fibroblast Growth Factors
- Alkaline Phosphatase
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Topics |
- Alkaline Phosphatase
(metabolism)
- Antigens, CD34
(metabolism)
- Biomarkers
(analysis)
- Bone Neoplasms
(etiology, metabolism, pathology)
- Carrier Proteins
(metabolism)
- Cell Division
(drug effects)
- Collagen Type II
(metabolism)
- Culture Media, Conditioned
(pharmacology)
- Fibroblast Growth Factor 3
- Fibroblast Growth Factors
(metabolism)
- Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Indirect
- Giant Cell Tumor of Bone
(etiology, metabolism, pathology)
- Humans
- Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
- Membrane Glycoproteins
(metabolism)
- Mesenchymal Stem Cells
(drug effects, metabolism, pathology)
- Osteocalcin
(metabolism)
- Proto-Oncogene Proteins
(metabolism)
- RANK Ligand
- Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-kappa B
- Tretinoin
(pharmacology)
- Tumor Cells, Cultured
- U937 Cells
(drug effects, pathology)
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