HER-2/neu (c-erbB-2) oncoprotein in hyperplastic endometrial polyps detected in two cats
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2009-10
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Sage Publications
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The presence of HER-2/neu (c-erbB-2) oncoprotein, oestrogen-alpha. receptor (ER), and progesterone receptor (PR) in hyperplastic endometrial polyps (EPs) of two cats with cystic endometrial hyerplasia-pyometra (CEH-P) complex was investigated. Immunohistochemistry assay for ER, PR and c-erbB-2 oncoprotein in the glandular and stromal tissue of the Ell's was performed. ER and c-erbB-2 immunoreactivity,vas observed in the glandular epithelium of the EPs whereas PR immunoreactivity was detected only in the stromal fibroblasts. The c-erbB-2 oncoprotein may play a role with the ER in the pathogenesis of the hyperplastic EPs, although the role of this oncoprotein in the pathogenesis of EPs has yet to be determined.
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Epidermal-growth-factor, Progesterone-receptor expression, Estrogen, Pyometra, Features, Uterus, Alpha, Dog, Veterinary sciences
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Mısırlıoğlu, D. vd. (2009). "HER-2/neu (c-erbB-2) oncoprotein in hyperplastic endometrial polyps detected in two cats". Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 11(10), 885-888.