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Y.c. Chou - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Establishment and characterization of a spontaneously immortalized porcine mammary epithelial cell line.
Cell Biology International, 2006Co-Authors: Y.c. ChouAbstract:We have established a spontaneously immortalized porcine mammary epithelial cell line (SI-PMEC) from the mammary gland of a lactating sow and maintained it long-term in culture by continuous subculturing. SI-PMEC cells were maintained for more than 8 months (70 passages) in DMEM/F12 medium supplemented with 10% fetal calf serum, insulin, and hydrocortisone without obvious signs of senescence. When grown at low density on a plastic substratum, SI-PMEC cells formed islands, and when grown to confluency, the cells formed a monolayer and aggregated with the characteristic cobblestone morphology of epithelial cells. The subcultured SI-PMEC cells appeared to proliferate without changes in morphology or growth pattern, with an estimated population doubling time of 20e22 h. With increasing density, SI-PMEC cells organized into lumen-like structures with elongated cells at the margins. SI-PMEC cells from stocks frozen at Passage 30 were subcultured up to 20 times without changes in cell viability, proliferation rate, or morphology. Furthermore, SI-PMEC cells remained immunopositive to an antibody against Cytokeratin AE3 and immunonegative to an antibody against a human fibroblast antigen. The SI-PMEC cells could form functional structures resembling ducts, lateral-buds, and alveoli in a Matrigel matrix-dependent manner in vitro. When grown on the Matrigel and stimulated by prolactin, the cells differentiated and formed mammary gland structures and strongly expressed transcripts encoding the milk proteins a-lactalbumin, b-casein, and b-lactoglobulin. Our results indicate that the SI-PMEC cell line can be subpassaged many times and still form functional differentiated secretory structures. To our knowledge, this is the first report of an immortalized mammary epithelial cell line from pig. 2006 International Federation for Cell Biology. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Establishment and characterization of a spontaneously immortalized porcine mammary epithelial cell line.
Cell Biology International, 2006Co-Authors: Y.c. ChouAbstract:We have established a spontaneously immortalized porcine mammary epithelial cell line (SI-PMEC) from the mammary gland of a lactating sow and maintained it long-term in culture by continuous subculturing. SI-PMEC cells were maintained for more than 8 months (70 passages) in DMEM/F12 medium supplemented with 10% fetal calf serum, insulin, and hydrocortisone without obvious signs of senescence. When grown at low density on a plastic substratum, SI-PMEC cells formed islands, and when grown to confluency, the cells formed a monolayer and aggregated with the characteristic cobblestone morphology of epithelial cells. The subcultured SI-PMEC cells appeared to proliferate without changes in morphology or growth pattern, with an estimated population doubling time of 20e22 h. With increasing density, SI-PMEC cells organized into lumen-like structures with elongated cells at the margins. SI-PMEC cells from stocks frozen at Passage 30 were subcultured up to 20 times without changes in cell viability, proliferation rate, or morphology. Furthermore, SI-PMEC cells remained immunopositive to an antibody against Cytokeratin AE3 and immunonegative to an antibody against a human fibroblast antigen. The SI-PMEC cells could form functional structures resembling ducts, lateral-buds, and alveoli in a Matrigel matrix-dependent manner in vitro. When grown on the Matrigel and stimulated by prolactin, the cells differentiated and formed mammary gland structures and strongly expressed transcripts encoding the milk proteins a-lactalbumin, b-casein, and b-lactoglobulin. Our results indicate that the SI-PMEC cell line can be subpassaged many times and still form functional differentiated secretory structures. To our knowledge, this is the first report of an immortalized mammary epithelial cell line from pig. 2006 International Federation for Cell Biology. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Ricardo González-cámpora - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of High Grade Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Thyroid
Acta cytologica, 2000Co-Authors: Francisco Vázquez Ramírez, Concepción Otal Salaverri, Oscar Argueta Manzano, Hugo Galera Ruiz, Ricardo González-cámporaAbstract:Although mucoepidermoid carcinoma is considered a very rare, low grade thyroid neoplasm, in two patients a very rapid and aggressive outcome occurred. We describe the cytologic, histologic and immunohistochemical findings of a high grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma that evolved into an anaplastic carcinoma. A 57-year-old man was admitted with dysphagia, dysphonia and odynophagia. The patient had begun to develop symptoms over the previous two months. Ultrasound and computed tomography revealed diffuse enlargement of the thyroid gland with multiple, bilateral, palpable lymph nodes in the cervical, supraclavicular, paratracheal and retrocaval chains. The patient died four weeks after receiving the first cycle of treatment with adriamycin and cisplatin. The smears were highly cellular, with a background rich in neutrophilic, inflammatory infiltrate and necrotic debris. Two main types of tumor cell were identified: squamoid and mucus secreting. Squamoid cells were polygonal, with well-defined borders and dense cytoplasm. Nuclei varied greatly in shape and size and displayed clumped chromatin and prominent nucleoli. Mucussecreting cells were ring shaped and dispersed among the squamoid cells; they contained a large vacuole, with condensed acid and neutral mucins, that peripherally displaced the nucleus. Small and large clusters of large, polygonal cells with single or multiple bizarre nuclei and less-dense cytoplasm were also present. Histology revealed tumor cells distributed in irregular nests, with necrosis surrounded by a fibrous stroma. The predominant cells were squamoid, but dispersed mucus-secreting cells were frequently seen in the better-differentiated areas. Sparse anaplastic spindle cells were observed adjacent to the squamoid focus. Immunohistochemistry revealed a reaction positive for Cytokeratin (AE3/AE1) in tumor nests and negative staining for thyroglobulin and neuroendocrine markers. Although mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the thyroid is a very rare neoplasm, its peculiar cytomorphologic features in fine needle aspiration cytology may contribute to its correct diagnosis.
Alfonso Arraiza Goicoechea - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Fine needle aspiration cytology of high grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the thyroid. A case report.
Acta cytologica, 2006Co-Authors: Virginia Gómez-aracil, Emilio Mayayo Artal, Javier Azua-romeo, Rosa Mayayo Alvira, Javier Azúa-blanco, Alfonso Arraiza GoicoecheaAbstract:BACKGROUND: Although mucoepidermoid carcinoma is considered a very rare, low grade thyroid neoplasm, in two patients a very rapid and aggressive outcome occurred. We describe the cytologic, histologic and immunohistochemical findings of a high grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma that evolved into an anaplastic carcinoma. CASE: A 57-year-old man was admitted with dysphagia, dysphonia and odynophagia. The patient had begun to develop symptoms over the previous two months. Ultrasound and computed tomography revealed diffuse enlargement of the thyroid gland with multiple, bilateral, palpable lymph nodes in the cervical, supraclavicular, paratracheal and retrocaval chains. The patient died four weeks after receiving the first cycle of treatment with adriamycin and cisplatin. The smears were highly cellular, with a background rich in neutrophilic, inflammatory infiltrate and necrotic debris. Two main types of tumor cell were identified: squamoid and mucus secreting. Squamoid cells were polygonal, with well-defined borders and dense cytoplasm. Nuclei varied greatly in shape and size and displayed clumped chromatin and prominent nucleoli. Mucus-secreting cells were ring shaped and dispersed among the squamoid cells; they contained a large vacuole, with condensed acid and neutral mucins, that peripherally displaced the nucleus. Small and large clusters oflarge, polygonal cells with single or multiple bizarre nuclei and less-dense cytoplasm were also present. Histology revealed tumor cells distributed in irregular nests, with necrosis surrounded by a fibrous stroma. The predominant cells were squamoid, but dispersed mucus-secreting cells were frequently seen in the better-differentiated areas. Sparse anaplastic spindle cells were observed adjacent to the squamoid focus. Immunohistochemistry revealed a reaction positive for Cytokeratin (AE3/AE1) in tumor nests and negative staining for thyroglobulin and neuroendocrine markers. CONCLUSION: Although mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the thyroid is a very rare neoplasm, its peculiar cytomorphologic features in fine needle aspiration cytology may contribute to its correct diagnosis.
A S Commons - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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reduced hbme 1 immunoreactivity of papillary thyroid carcinoma and papillary thyroid carcinoma related neoplastic lesions with hurthle cell and or apocrine like changes
Histopathology, 2002Co-Authors: R Bokhary, H M Yazdi, J Thomas, A S CommonsAbstract:Reduced HBME-1 immunoreactivity of papillary thyroid carcinoma and papillary thyroid carcinoma-related neoplastic lesions with Hurthle cell and/or apocrine-like changes Background: We have recently observed that Hurthle cell tumours and papillary thyroid carcinoma with tumour cells showing decapitation of luminal portion of the cytoplasm (apocrine-like changes) display negative or decreased immunoreactivity for HBME. The purpose of this study is to correlate papillary thyroid carcinoma with positive and negative immunoreactivity for HBME with the histopathological features. Methods and results: Two hundred and five thyroid neoplasms including carcinoma and adenomas were grouped into Hurthle cell tumours, tumours with or without some features of Hurthle cells, tumours with apocrine-like changes and adenomas with or without limited nuclear features of papillary thyroid carcinoma but not diagnostic for papillary thyroid carcinoma. All neoplasms were submitted for immunostaining with Cytokeratin 19 (CK19) and HBME. Papillary thyroid carcinoma, follicular carcinoma and follicular adenoma that have areas of limited nuclear features but not diagnostic for papillary thyroid carcinoma showed stronger immunostaining for HBME than their respective counterparts with Hurthle cell changes. All Hurthle cell tumours showed negative to focal reactivity. This decrease of reactivity for HBME was proportional to the levels of Hurthle cell changes. In addition, focal to extensive apocrine-like changes were seen in most Hurthle cell neoplasms and rarely seen in non-Hurthle cell neoplasms. Apocrine-like changes abolished or decreased HBME immunoreactivity of papillary thyroid carcinoma and tumours with limited nuclear features. Immunostaining for Cytokeratin AE3 was not affected by Hurthle cell or apocrine-like changes. Conclusions: All papillary thyroid carcinomas without Hurthle cell or apocrine-like differentiation are reactive for HBME. Hurthle cell tumours and tumours with Hurthle cell or apocrine-like changes show negative or focal reactivity for HBME. Except for this limitation, HBME is a sensitive marker for papillary thyroid carcinoma and tumours with limited nuclear features.
Francisco Vázquez Ramírez - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of High Grade Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Thyroid
Acta cytologica, 2000Co-Authors: Francisco Vázquez Ramírez, Concepción Otal Salaverri, Oscar Argueta Manzano, Hugo Galera Ruiz, Ricardo González-cámporaAbstract:Although mucoepidermoid carcinoma is considered a very rare, low grade thyroid neoplasm, in two patients a very rapid and aggressive outcome occurred. We describe the cytologic, histologic and immunohistochemical findings of a high grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma that evolved into an anaplastic carcinoma. A 57-year-old man was admitted with dysphagia, dysphonia and odynophagia. The patient had begun to develop symptoms over the previous two months. Ultrasound and computed tomography revealed diffuse enlargement of the thyroid gland with multiple, bilateral, palpable lymph nodes in the cervical, supraclavicular, paratracheal and retrocaval chains. The patient died four weeks after receiving the first cycle of treatment with adriamycin and cisplatin. The smears were highly cellular, with a background rich in neutrophilic, inflammatory infiltrate and necrotic debris. Two main types of tumor cell were identified: squamoid and mucus secreting. Squamoid cells were polygonal, with well-defined borders and dense cytoplasm. Nuclei varied greatly in shape and size and displayed clumped chromatin and prominent nucleoli. Mucussecreting cells were ring shaped and dispersed among the squamoid cells; they contained a large vacuole, with condensed acid and neutral mucins, that peripherally displaced the nucleus. Small and large clusters of large, polygonal cells with single or multiple bizarre nuclei and less-dense cytoplasm were also present. Histology revealed tumor cells distributed in irregular nests, with necrosis surrounded by a fibrous stroma. The predominant cells were squamoid, but dispersed mucus-secreting cells were frequently seen in the better-differentiated areas. Sparse anaplastic spindle cells were observed adjacent to the squamoid focus. Immunohistochemistry revealed a reaction positive for Cytokeratin (AE3/AE1) in tumor nests and negative staining for thyroglobulin and neuroendocrine markers. Although mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the thyroid is a very rare neoplasm, its peculiar cytomorphologic features in fine needle aspiration cytology may contribute to its correct diagnosis.
