P-Cadherin Expression in Feline Mammary Tissues
Joint Authors
Lacerda, Manuela
Matos, Augusto de
Gärtner, Fatima
Teodósio, Ana Sofia
Figueira, Ana Catarina
Carvalheira, Júlio
Source
Veterinary Medicine International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The search for molecular markers in the feline mammary gland, namely, the adhesion molecules belonging to the cadherin family, is useful in the understanding of the development of mammary carcinomas in felines and humans.
To study P-cadherin expression in the feline mammary gland, 61 samples of normal (n=4), hyperplastic (n=12), and neoplastic (n=45) feline mammary tissues were examined.
In both normal and hyperplastic mammary tissues as well as in benign tumours, P-cadherin immunolabelling was restricted to myoepithelial cells.
In malignant tumours, however, there was an aberrant epithelial P-cadherin immunoexpression in 64.1% (n=25) of cases, with a membranous and/or cytoplasmic pattern of distribution.
A statistically significant relationship was seen between epithelial P-cadherin expression and malignant mammary lesions (P=0.0001).
In malignant mammary tumours, there was likewise a statistically significant relationship between aberrant P-cadherin immunoexpression and histological grade (P=0.0132).
Aberrant epithelial P-cadherin expression seems to be related to malignancy in the feline mammary gland.
To confirm the results of this investigation, further studies with larger samples and follow-up studies are warranted.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Figueira, Ana Catarina& Teodósio, Ana Sofia& Carvalheira, Júlio& Lacerda, Manuela& Matos, Augusto de& Gärtner, Fatima. 2012. P-Cadherin Expression in Feline Mammary Tissues. Veterinary Medicine International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490643
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Figueira, Ana Catarina…[et al.]. P-Cadherin Expression in Feline Mammary Tissues. Veterinary Medicine International No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490643
American Medical Association (AMA)
Figueira, Ana Catarina& Teodósio, Ana Sofia& Carvalheira, Júlio& Lacerda, Manuela& Matos, Augusto de& Gärtner, Fatima. P-Cadherin Expression in Feline Mammary Tissues. Veterinary Medicine International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490643
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-490643