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Tumor-Infiltrating Macrophage and Microvessel Density in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Brazilian Dental Journal; Boas, Deise Souza Vilas; Takiya, Christina Maeda; Gurgel, Clarissa Araujo Silva; Cabral, Marcia Grillo; Santos, Jean Nunes dos.
  • Boas, Deise Souza Vilas; UFBA - Federal University of Bahia. Institute of Health Sciences. Department of Biomorphology. Salvador. BR
  • Takiya, Christina Maeda; UFBA - Federal University of Bahia. Institute of Health Sciences. Department of Biomorphology. Salvador. BR
  • Gurgel, Clarissa Araujo Silva; UFBA - Federal University of Bahia. Institute of Health Sciences. Department of Biomorphology. Salvador. BR
  • Cabral, Marcia Grillo; UFBA - Federal University of Bahia. Institute of Health Sciences. Department of Biomorphology. Salvador. BR
  • Santos, Jean Nunes dos; UFBA - Federal University of Bahia. Institute of Health Sciences. Department of Biomorphology. Salvador. BR
Braz. dent. j ; 24(3): 194-199, May-Jun/2013. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-681863
ABSTRACT
Tumor-associated macrophages (TAM) are the main cellular component in stroma of many tumors and participate in tumor angiogenesis. The aim of present study was to compare the microvascular density (MVD) and infiltrating macrophage density (IMD) in oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCCs) with different histological grades. A histomorphometric analysis was performed after immunohistochemistry using antibodies such as von-Willebrand factor and CD68. A significant difference in MVD was found between well and moderately differentiated OSCCs (p<0.05). TAM were largely present in all studied tumors and the IMD was not different among OSCCs with different histological grades (p=0.381). Significant correlation between MVD and IMD was not observed (p=0.870). In conclusion, these results suggest that TAM and angiogenesis have an influence at different histological grades of OSCC. However, the lack of correlation between MVD and IMD could suggest that angiogenesis does not depend on the number of macrophages present in OSCC, but their predominant phenotype. Further studies involving distinct phenotypes of macrophages should be done to better understand the influence of TAM on the tumor angiogenesis.
RESUMO
Macrófagos associados a tumores (MAT) representam o componente principal do estroma de muitos tumores, além de participar da angiogênese tumoral. Este estudo comparou a microdensidade vascular (MDV) e densidade de macrófagos infiltrando o tumor (DMIT) em carcinoma escamocelular da boca (CEC) com diferentes graus histológicos de malignidade. Análise histomorfométrica foi empregada após técnica imuno-histoquímica para os anticorpos fator von-Willebrand e CD68. Uma diferença significante entre MDV e carcinomas bem e moderadamente diferenciados foi observada (p<0,05). MAT estavam fortemente presentes em todos os tumores estudados e a DMIT não foi diferente entre os diferentes graus histológicos de malignidade do CEC (p=0,381). Correlação significante entre MDV e DMIT não foi observada (p=0,870). Em conclusão, os resultados desse estudo sugerem a influência de MAT e angiogênese nos diferentes graus histológicos de malignidade do CEC. Entretanto, a ausência de correlação entre MDV e DMIT sugere que a angiogênese não depende do número de macrófagos presentes neste tipo de câncer, mas do fenótipo predominante. Outros estudos devem ser realizados a fim de contribuir para melhor compreensão da participação de MAT na angiogênese tumoral.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Mouth Neoplasms / Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Microvessels / Macrophages Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. j Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: UFBA - Federal University of Bahia/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Mouth Neoplasms / Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Microvessels / Macrophages Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. j Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: UFBA - Federal University of Bahia/BR