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IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL DETECTION OF P73 PRODUCT IN BRAIN GLIOMAS

Authors: Guang Zhai,Xian-hou Yuan,Hui-jin Pan,Shang-ming Qiu,Ming-yong Zhou

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Objective: To elucidate the role of p73 in the genesis or development of glioma.

Methods: P73 and p53 expression of 63 gliomas were detected by immunohistochemistry.

Results: Out of the 63 gliomas, 17 cases appeared p73 positive. The positive-rate in high grade gliomas was higher than that in low grade gliomas (x2=4.75, P<0.05). Among the 17 cases with p73-positive gliomas, 12 cases overexpressed p53 protein.

Conclusion: Overexpression of wild p73 may involve in the genesis or development of glioma.

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