We investigated the rates of expression of bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) in 29 adult patients with high-grade malignant fibrous histiocytoma of soft tissue, using the BMP-2-specific monoclonal antibody, AbH3b2/17, and found that they ranged from 1.9% to 78.9%. The survival at five years of the groups expressing high (> or = 30%) and low (< 30%) levels of BMP-2 was 85.7% and 36.3%, respectively. Multivariable analysis showed that only BMP-2 had prognostic significance for continuous disease-free survival and for overall survival (p < 0.05). Our findings indicate that over-expression of BMP-2 in malignant fibrous histiocytoma of soft tissue is the most reliable prognostic indicator of the parameters assessed.
The expression and prognostic significance of bone morphogenetic protein-2 in patients with malignant fibrous histiocytoma. Publishing Authors By Initials
The expression and prognostic significance of bone morphogenetic protein-2 in patients with malignant fibrous histiocytoma. Journal Published:
PUBLICATION TYPE: Multicenter Study
Journal: The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British vo
VOLUME: 86
Page Numbers: 607-12
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ISSN: 0301-620X
DAY: 19
MONTH: May
YEAR: 2004
The expression and prognostic significance of bone morphogenetic protein-2 in patients with malignant fibrous histiocytoma. Information
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KEYWORDS: Tumor Markers, Biological
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AFFILIATION: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mie University Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, Tsu-City, Mie Prefecture, Japan.
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