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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
2008-10-24
pubmed:abstractText
Fatty acid synthase (FAS) is a recently discovered molecule involved in the energy supply to normal cells. FAS is overexpressed in neoplastic tissues because of their increased energy needs. We explored the immunohistochemical expression of FAS, Ki-67 and p53 in squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) of the larynx and their association with clinicopathological features and outcome. Specimens from 43 patients with SCC were evaluated. Statistical analysis revealed an association between poorly differentiated laryngeal carcinomas and FAS expression (p<0.005) and between FAS and Ki-67 overexpression (p<0.001). Finally, FAS expression was associated with overall survival (p<0.001). We suggest that FAS is a powerful prognostic indicator whose strength can be enhanced when it is evaluated together with clinicopathological data and Ki-67 expression.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0393-6155
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
23
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
176-81
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Immunohistochemical expression of fatty acid synthase, Ki-67 and p53 in squamous cell carcinomas of the larynx.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, La Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article