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J E Spellman1, M F Kulesz-Martin, L E Blumenson

  • 1Department of Surgical Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, New York 14263.

The Journal of Surgical Research
|February 1, 1995
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Tumorigenic and nontumorigenic human squamous cell carcinoma clones interact to enhance growth. Transforming growth factor-alpha (TGF-alpha) drives autocrine signaling, while insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) plays a supporting role.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Cell Biology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Human squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) SCC-12 comprises distinct cell clones with varying tumorigenic potential.
  • Understanding clonal interactions is crucial for elucidating tumor progression mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of growth factors and their interactions in the behavior of SCC-12 cell clones.
  • To characterize the autocrine and paracrine signaling pathways involved in SCC growth.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of nontumorigenic (F.2a) and tumorigenic (B.2) SCC-12 clones.
  • Gene expression analysis for growth factors and receptors (TGF-alpha, EGF receptor, IGF-I, IGF-I receptor).
  • In vivo tumorigenicity assays in athymic nude mice and in vitro cell culture studies with conditioned medium and neutralizing antibodies.

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Main Results:

  • Both clones overexpressed transforming growth factor-alpha (TGF-alpha) and epidermal growth factor receptor transcripts.
  • Insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) and its receptor transcripts were expressed by both clones.
  • Conditioned medium from either clone stimulated growth; TGF-alpha neutralizing antibodies partially inhibited growth, while IGF-I antibodies did not.

Conclusions:

  • TGF-alpha mediates autocrine signaling crucial for SCC growth.
  • IGF-I is not directly stimulatory in this context.
  • Tumorigenic and nontumorigenic SCC-12 clones interact, influenced by TGF-alpha and potentially other unidentified factors, to promote tumor growth.