Expression of CREBBP and EP300 Associated With Tumor Volume in Patients With Grade-3 Glioma: A Retrospective Analysis

  • 0Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou Institute of Medicine (HIM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, China.

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Summary

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Elevated CREBBP and EP300 mRNA levels correlate with larger glioma size. Inhibiting these proteins may enhance anti-tumor immunity for effective glioma treatment.

Area Of Science

  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Immunology

Background

  • Glioma treatment decisions rely on predictive data, often limited.
  • Cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)-response element binding protein (CREBBP) and E1A binding protein p300 (EP300) are implicated in various cancers.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To investigate the mRNA expression of CREBBP and EP300 in grade-3 glioma.
  • To explore the relationship between CREBBP/EP300 expression and glioma characteristics.

Main Methods

  • Retrospective analysis of mRNA expression in 17 grade-3 glioma patients.
  • SYBR Green real-time PCR for CREBBP and EP300 mRNA quantification.
  • Univariate analyses correlating gene expression with clinical and histological data.

Main Results

  • CREBBP and EP300 mRNA levels were significantly upregulated in larger gliomas (P < .05).
  • Increased CREBBP expression correlated with higher cell density and heterogeneity.
  • Complement 3 and 4 levels were downregulated in larger tumors (P < .05).

Conclusions

  • Higher CREBBP and EP300 expression is associated with increased glioma volume.
  • Inhibiting CREBBP/EP300 may boost anti-tumor immunity for potential therapeutic strategies.