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Erschienen in: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology 5/2012

01.05.2012 | Review

The bodies fight against cancer: is human leucocyte antigen (HLA) class 1 the key?

verfasst von: Arfon G. M. T. Powell, Paul G. Horgan, Joanne Edwards

Erschienen in: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology | Ausgabe 5/2012

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Abstract

Introduction

Loss of human leucocyte antigen (HLA) class I expression has been implicated in tumour progression and metastasis; however, studies reporting its relationship with long-term survival are few in number with conflicting reports. The aim of this review was to assess the prognostic value of HLA class I expression in gastrointestinal cancer.

Methods

Major electronic databases, including Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library and Pubmed were searched for original studies. Two independent reviewers assessed each study against inclusion and exclusion criteria. All data were specific to gastrointestinal cancer surgery.

Results

Fourteen original studies were included in this present review. In oesophageal cancer, reduced expression of HLA-A, HLA-B, HLA-C and HLA-G were associated with poorer survival. However, in gastric and colorectal cancer, the prognostic value of HLA-A, HLA-B, HLA-C and HLA-G remains conflicting. Antibody use and reporting methodology was different between all 14 studies examined.

Conclusion

Variability in antibody use makes it difficult to validate HLA class I expression as an independent prognostic marker in GI cancer. Consensus guidelines, incorporating heavy and light chain antibodies, are required with further studies on HLA class I expression being performed to validate its prognostic value.
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Metadaten
Titel
The bodies fight against cancer: is human leucocyte antigen (HLA) class 1 the key?
verfasst von
Arfon G. M. T. Powell
Paul G. Horgan
Joanne Edwards
Publikationsdatum
01.05.2012
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology / Ausgabe 5/2012
Print ISSN: 0171-5216
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1335
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00432-012-1192-4

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