Abstract
We analyzed gene expression patterns in human gastric cancers by using cDNA microarrays representing ≈30,300 genes. Expression of PLA2G2A, a gene previously implicated as a modifier of the ApcMin/+ (multiple intestinal neoplasia 1) mutant phenotype in the mouse, was significantly correlated with patient survival. We confirmed this observation in an independent set of patient samples by using quantitative RT-PCR. Beyond its potential diagnostic and prognostic significance, this result suggests the intriguing possibility that the activity of PLA2G2A may suppress progression or metastasis of human gastric cancer.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 16203-16208 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America |
Volume | 99 |
Issue number | 25 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 10 2002 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General
Keywords
- DNA microarray
- Gastritis
- Gene expression profiling
- Helicobacter
- Mucosal immunity