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In situ hybridization analysis of keratin gene expression in human ameloblastomas.

Abstract
Complementary DNA (cDNA) clones corresponding to the 55 kDa (K 14) and 59 kDa (K 10) keratins were used as probes for in situ hybridization analysis for the expression of keratin genes in human ameloblastomas and in oral mucosa. Transcripts for either the K 14 keratin or the K 10 keratin were restricted in their spatial distribution within stratified epithelia consistent with the stage of differentiation of the keratinocyte: the K 14 keratin gene transcript was restricted to the basal cell layers of the mucosa, while the K 10 keratin transcript was expressed predominantly in suprabasal cells, within the granular and prickle layers. In contrast, only the K 14 keratin transcript could be identified within the epithelial cells of human ameloblastomas. The differentiation-specific keratin transcript (K 10) was not present at detectable levels in this type of odontogenic tumors. In an atypical, infiltrating ameloblastoma, neither the K 10 nor the K 14 transcript could be identified. Granular cells within one ameloblastoma expressed the K 14 transcript. A detailed examination of the pattern of gene expression in these unique tumors may lead to a better understanding of their pathogenesis.
AuthorsW Luo, D R Roop, E C Lau, R J Melrose, R Mostofi, G Stenman, M L Snead
JournalJournal of oral pathology (J Oral Pathol) Vol. 17 Issue 9-10 Pg. 534-40 (Nov 1988) ISSN: 0300-9777 [Print] Denmark
PMID2470885 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.)
Chemical References
  • RNA Probes
  • RNA, Messenger
  • RNA, Neoplasm
  • Keratins
Topics
  • Ameloblastoma (genetics, pathology)
  • Autoradiography
  • Cytoplasm (ultrastructure)
  • Epithelium (pathology)
  • Gene Expression Regulation
  • Histocytochemistry
  • Humans
  • Keratins (genetics)
  • Nucleic Acid Hybridization
  • RNA Probes
  • RNA, Messenger (analysis)
  • RNA, Neoplasm (analysis)
  • Transcription, Genetic

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