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Hypomethylation of tumor suppressor genes in odontogenic myxoma
Moreira, Paula Rocha; Cardoso, Fabiano Pereira; Brito, João Artur Ricieri; Batista, Aline Carvalho; Gomes, Carolina Cavaliéri; Gomez, Ricardo Santiago.
  • Moreira, Paula Rocha; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Institute of Biological Sciences. Department of Morphology. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Cardoso, Fabiano Pereira; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Dental School. Department of Oral Surgery and Pathology. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Brito, João Artur Ricieri; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Dental School. Department of Oral Surgery and Pathology. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Batista, Aline Carvalho; Federal University of Goiás. Dental School. Department of Stomatology. Goiânia. BR
  • Gomes, Carolina Cavaliéri; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Department of Pathology. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Gomez, Ricardo Santiago; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Dental School. Department of Oral Surgery and Pathology. Belo Horizonte. BR
Braz. dent. j ; 22(5): 422-427, 2011. graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-601845
ABSTRACT
Odontogenic myxoma (OM) is an ectomesenchymal benign odontogenic tumor characterized by spindle or stellate-shaped cells embedded in an abundant myxoid or mucoid extracellular matrix. DNA methylation is characterized by the addition of methyl groups in cytosines within CpG islands in the promoter gene. DNA methylation can decrease the expression of tumor suppressor genes and contribute to the development of neoplastic lesions. The aim of study was to evaluate the methylation pattern of the tumor suppressor genes P16 (CDKN2A), P21 (CDKN1A), P27 (CDKN1B), P53 (TP53) and RB1 in OM and dental pulp. Methylation was evaluated using methylation-specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The transcription was studied in some cases by using reverse transcription quantitative PCR. A higher frequency of unmethylated P27, P53, and RB1 samples was observed in the OM when compared with the dental pulp. OM expressed mRNA of all the genes evaluated. Considering all the samples together, the expression of Rb was higher in the unmethylated samples compared with the partially methylated samples. This investigation revealed hypomethylation of the genes P27, P53, and RB1 in OM. In addition, methylation of tumor suppressor genes was found to be an usual event in normal dental pulp.
RESUMO
O mixoma odontogênico (MO) é um tumor odontogênico benigno de origem mesenquimal caracterizado pela presença de células fusiformes ou estreladas dispostas em abundante matriz extracelular mucóide. A metilação do DNA é caracterizada pela adição de grupos metil em citosinas constituintes de ilhas CpG na região promotora do gene. A metilação pode diminuir a expressão de genes supressores de tumor e contribuir para o desenvolvimento de lesões neoplásicas. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o padrão de metilação nos genes P16 (CDKN2A), P21 (CDKN1A), P27 (CDKN1B), P53 (TP53), RB1 nos MO e na polpa dental. A metilação foi avaliada pela reação em cadeia da polimerase específica para a metilação. A transcrição dos genes foi estudada em alguns casos pela reação da transcriptase reversa (PCR quantitativa). Uma maior frequência de amostras não metiladas para os genes P27, P53 e RB1 foi observada nos MO quando comparados à polpa dental. Os MO expressaram RNAm de todos os genes avaliados. Considerando todas as amostras juntas, a expressão de Rb foi maior em amostras não metiladas comparadas as amostras parcialmente metiladas. Esta investigação mostrou a hipometilação dos genes P27, P53 e RB1 nos MO. Adicionalmente, a metilação nos genes supressores de tumor é um evento frequente em polpa dental normal.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Odontogenic Tumors / Genes, Tumor Suppressor / DNA Methylation Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. j Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Goiás/BR / Federal University of Minas Gerais/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Odontogenic Tumors / Genes, Tumor Suppressor / DNA Methylation Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. j Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Goiás/BR / Federal University of Minas Gerais/BR