Prognostic significance of Wnt-1, β-catenin and E-cadherin expression in advanced colorectal carcinoma

Pathol Oncol Res. 2011 Dec;17(4):955-63. doi: 10.1007/s12253-011-9409-4. Epub 2011 Jun 16.

Abstract

Wnt/β-catenin pathway plays an important role in initiation and progression of colorectal oncogenesis. The aim of this study was to determine expression and localization of E-cadherin, β-catenin and Wnt-1 proteins in colorectal tumors. Expression of β-catenin, E-cadherin and Wnt-1 was determined by immunohistochemistry on advanced colorectal cancers. Abnormal expression of E-cadherin, β-catenin, Wnt-1 was observed. Additionally, we revealed correlations between levels of studied proteins and histoclinical data. In multivariate analysis nuclear β-catenin, higher carcinoembryonic antigen serum level before treatment, female sex and tumor localized in colon or rectum were independent unfavorable prognostic factors. These findings support the hypothesis that Wnt/β-catenin pathway plays an important role in advanced colorectal carcinoma.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cadherins / biosynthesis*
  • Cadherins / genetics
  • Cadherins / metabolism
  • Cell Nucleus / genetics
  • Cell Nucleus / metabolism
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / genetics
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / metabolism*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Female
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry / methods
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Prognosis
  • Wnt1 Protein / biosynthesis*
  • Wnt1 Protein / genetics
  • Wnt1 Protein / metabolism
  • beta Catenin / biosynthesis*
  • beta Catenin / genetics
  • beta Catenin / metabolism

Substances

  • CTNNB1 protein, human
  • Cadherins
  • Wnt1 Protein
  • beta Catenin