OBJECTIVE: To investigate amplification of zinc finger protein 217 (ZNF217) gene in ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma and its clinical significance. METHODS: Twenty three specimens of ovarian carcinoma, 10 specimens of ovarian benign tumors and 7 specimens of normal ovaries and two ovarian cancer cell lines, SKOV3 and HO-8910 were examined by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). RESULTS: The amplification of ZNF217 was gained in 12 case of ovarian cancers, there was only 1 case in ovarian benign tumor and not amplication in normal ovary. CONCLUSION: The amplification of ZNF217 is associated with ovarian cancer. Oncogenes ZNF217 maybe play a role in cell differentiation and indicate poorer survival in patients with ovarian cancer.
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PUBLICATION TYPE: Journal Article
Journal: Zhonghua yi xue yi chuan xue za zhi = Zhonghua yix
VOLUME: 23
Page Numbers: 665-7
Journal Abbreviation: Zhonghua Yi Xue Yi Chuan Xue Z
ISSN: 1003-9406
DAY: 12
MONTH: Dec
YEAR: 2006
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AFFILIATION: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, P. R. China. zhongmei@fimmu.com
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