In Vitro Effects of Oestrogens, Antioestrogens and SERMs on Pancreatic Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm-Derived Primary Cell Culture
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BACKGROUND Solid-pseudopapillary neoplasms of the pancreas (SPNs) are uncommon tumours usually frequent in young women. Although the pathogenesis of SPNs is uncertain a potential influence of the sex hormone milieu on the biology of these tumours has been suggested. The controversial expression of oestrogen receptors (ERs) in SPNs, provide a rationale for studying the effects of oestrogenic molecules on SPN development. METHODS The expression of a large series of hormonal ligands and receptors was evaluated in tissue specimens and in a primary cell culture (SPNC), obtained from a SPN in young female patient. The effects of 17beta-oestradiol (17betaE2), ICI 182,780 and tamoxifen (Tam) on cell replication and growth were examined. RESULTS We have established SPNC primary line. Immunocytochemical analysis was positive for vimentin, cyclin D1 and beta-catenin and negative for cytokeratin, CD10 and neuroendocrine markers, in line with the immunostaining features of the tumoral tissue. Expression of ERalpha, ERbeta and progesterone mRNAs was demonstrated in SPNC and tumor tissue. A proliferative and antiproliferative action of 17betaE2 and Tam respectively were proved in SPNC. CONCLUSION In conclusion, we provide the first direct evidence that oestrogenic molecules can influence proliferation of SPNC, offering future strategies in the control of this neoplasia via selective ER modulators.
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