RESUMO
In this study the expression of metalloproteinases 2 (MMP-2) and 9 (MMP-9) in canine normal prostates and with proliferative disorders was evaluated to verify the role of these enzymes in extracellular matrix remodeling (ECM) and in the tissue invasion process. A total of 355 prostatic samples were obtained, from which 36 (10.1%) were normal prostates, 46 (13.0%) with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), 128 (36.1%) with proliferative inflammatory atrophy (PIA), 74 (20.8%) with prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN), and 71 (20.0%) with prostatic carcinoma (PC). Difference in cytoplasmic immunohistochemical staining of MMP-2 and MMP-9 between acinar epithelium and periacinar stroma was found regarding the different diagnosis. The correlation between MMP-2 and MMP-9 expression in relation to the number of labeled cells in acinar epithelium and periacinar stroma, as well as to the staining intensity in the periacinar stromal cells was evidenced in canine prostates with PIA. In conclusion, MMP-2 and MMP-9 expression has a variation in canine prostate according to the lesion, with lower expression in normal tissue and with BPH, and higher expression in those with PIA, PIN and PC. Moreover, the inflammatory microenvironment of the PIA has influence in the activity of both enzymes.
Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a expressão das metaloproteinases 2 (MMP-2) e 9 (MMP-9) em próstatas caninas normais e com desordens proliferativas, verificando o papel dessas enzimas na remodelação da matriz extracelular (MEC) e no processo de invasão tecidual. Um total de 355 amostras prostáticas foram obtidas, sendo 36 (10,1%) normais, 46 (13,0%) com hiperplasia prostática benigna (HPB), 128 (36,1%) com atrofia inflamatória proliferativa (PIA), 74 (20,8%) com neoplasia intraepitelial prostática (PIN) e 71 (20,0%) com carcinoma prostático (CP). Houve diferença de imunomarcação citoplasmática para MMP-2 e MMP-9 entre o epitélio acinar e o estroma periacinar, quanto aos diferentes diagnósticos. Observou-se correlação entre a expressão de MMP-2 e MMP-9 em relação ao número de células marcadas no epitélio acinar e estroma periacinar, bem como para a intensidade de marcação das células estromais periacinares em próstatas caninas com PIA. Conclui-se que há variação na expressão de MMP-2 e MMP-9 em próstatas caninas de acordo com a lesão, com menor expressão em próstatas caninas normais e com HPB, e maior naquelas com PIA, PIN e CP. Ainda, o microambiente inflamatório na PIA influencia a atividade de ambas as enzimas.
RESUMO
La enfermedad de la próstata es hoy un problema de salud por su elevada morbilidad y mortalidad en adultos mayores de 50 años. Acerca de ello se realizó este estudio descriptivo y transversal sobre los hallazgos histopatológicos de neoplasia intraepitelial prostática en las biopsias de próstata útiles, recibidas para su análisis en el Departamento de Anatomía Patológica del Hospital Clinicoquirúrgico Docente Dr Ambrosio Grillo Portuondo de Santiago de Cuba durante el bienio 2008-2009. Entre los principales resultados sobresalió la confirmación, por la mencionada vía, de hiperplasia fibroadenomatosa de la próstata, lesiones prostáticas, carcinomas y otras alteraciones en esa glándula masculina. Los datos obtenidos ratificaron que el diagnóstico a través de muestras de tejido de neoplasia intraepitelial prostática, constituye una de las formas en que los patólogos pueden contribuir a la oportuna detección del carcinoma prostático.
The prostate disease is a health problem nowadays due to its high morbidity and mortality in adults older than 50 years. Based on this, a descriptive and cross sectional study was carried out on the histopathologic findings of the prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia in the useful prostate biopsies examined in the Pathology Department of Dr Ambrosio Grillo Portuondo Clinical Surgical Teaching Hospital in Santiago de Cuba during the biennium 2008-2009. Among the main results there were: the confirmation of prostate fibroadenomatous hyperplasia, prostatic lesions, carcinomas and other alterations in that male gland, all through biopsy. The obtained data confirmed that the diagnosis through samples from the prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia tissue, constitutes one of the ways by which pathologists can contribute to the opportune detection of the prostatic carcinoma.