ObjectiveTo explore the expressions of galectin-3 protein and CD105 protein in colorectal cancer and the relationship with clinicopathologic features. MethodsThe expressions of galectin-3 protein and CD105 protein 〔microvessel density (MVD)〕 were detected in 60 cases of colorectal cancer tissues, 30 cases of adenoma tissues, and 30 cases of normal mucosa tissues (at least 4 cm far from carcinoma) by MicrowaveEliVisionTM immunohistochemistry, and the relationship with clinicopathologic features was analyzed. ResultsThe expressions of galectin3 protein and MVD in normal mucosa tissues, adenoma tissues, and cancer tissues gradually increased (P lt;0.05). The expression of galectin-3 protein and MVD in colorectal cancer tissues were correlated to TNM stage, invasive depth, and lymph node metastasis (P lt;0.05, P lt;0.01), and the expression of glectin-3 protein was also correlated to differentiated degree (P lt;0.05). The expression of galectin-3 protein in colorectal cancer tissues was positively correlated to MVD (r=0.420, P lt;0.01). ConclusionsThe high expressions of galectin-3 protein and CD105 protein are correlated to the high invasion ability and lymph node metastasis, which may be potential sensitive index to predict the invasion and metastasis of colorectal cancer.
Citation: LI Hongwei,LI Yanhong,HUANG Yong,ZHANG Hai,WANG Tieshan,HU Haixia,XIONG Zhengwen.. Expressions of Galectin-3 and CD105 Protein in Colorectal Cancer and Their Significances. CHINESE JOURNAL OF BASES AND CLINICS IN GENERAL SURGERY, 2011, 18(8): 871-875. doi: Copy