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c-myc protooncogene polypeptide expression in endometriosis.

R S Schenken1, J V Johnson, R M Riehl

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 78284-7836.

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

The c-myc protooncogene (a gene that regulates cell growth) is expressed in endometriosis tissues. This suggests its role in the proliferation of endometriotic cells.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Oncology
  • Reproductive Biology

Background:

  • The c-myc protooncogene regulates cell proliferation and differentiation.
  • Ovarian steroids are thought to influence uterine cell growth via c-myc gene expression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of c-myc expression in the growth and development of endometriosis.
  • To assess c-myc expression in both eutopic and ectopic endometrial tissues.

Main Methods:

  • Immunocytochemistry was used to detect c-myc protein.
  • Monoclonal antibodies specific to c-myc were utilized.
  • Samples included eutopic and ectopic endometrial tissue from women with endometriosis.

Main Results:

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  • Positive c-myc protein staining was observed in the nuclei of glandular and stromal cells.
  • Cytoplasmic staining for c-myc was found in glandular cells but not stromal cells.
  • Expression patterns were consistent in both eutopic and ectopic endometrial tissues.

    • Conclusions:

    • c-myc expression is present in endometriotic tissues.
    • c-myc may play a significant role in regulating cell proliferation within endometriotic lesions.