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16773221

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
2006-11-22
pubmed:abstractText
Bcl-x is an important member of the bcl-2 family of proteins that has been shown to be expressed by both native nervous system tissue and several nervous system tumors. Its anti-apoptotic activity is believed to contribute to nervous system tumorigenesis. We seek to compare the staining characteristics of Bcl-x and GFAP in various neuronal and glial lesions, both neoplastic and non-neoplastic. We also use a double immunofluorescence technique to assess for coexpression of Bcl-x and GFAP by the same lesional cells. Forty cases of brain tumors and reactive brain conditions were reviewed. The former included astrocytomas, GBMs, ependymomas, oligodendrogliomas, gangliogliomas, subependymomas and neurocytomas. The latter included cases of gliosis, cerebritis and mesial temporal sclerosis. Immunohistochemistry for Bcl-x and GFAP was performed. Double immunofluorescent labeling using antibodies to both GFAP and Bcl-x was also carried out. Expression of Bcl-x closely follows that of GFAP with strong expression in both reactive astrocytes and astrocytomas. There is more focal expression in other gliomas. Immunostaining for Bcl-x is generally more intense and distinct, compared to that for GFAP. Expression of both GFAP and Bcl-x is more focal in oligodendrogliomas, with staining of mainly intervening astrocytic processes. Double immunolabelling confirms the coexpression of Bcl-x and GFAP in various gliomas and reactive brain conditions. As immunostaining for Bcl-x is generally more distinct and intense than that for GFAP, it may serve as a useful alternative to help highlight glial cells in selected diagnostic settings.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Dec
pubmed:issn
0167-594X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
80
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
235-42
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2006
pubmed:articleTitle
Double immunofluorescence shows coexpression of Bcl-x with GFAP in a variety of glial lesions.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Pathology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore, 119074, Singapore. pattankb@nus.edu.sg
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article