PubMed:10749136 JSONTXT

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These antigens are presently considered as targets for the development of cancer immunotherapy protocols. In the present study, we developed a monoclonal antibody found to recognize SSX2, SSX3, and SSX4 proteins expressed in formaldehyde-fixed and paraffin-embedded tissues. This antibody was used to investigate SSX expression in normal testis and thyroid, benign melanocytic lesions, melanoma lesions, and melanoma cell lines. SSX nuclear expression in the testis was found to be restricted to spermatogenic cells, mainly spermatogonia. Of 18 melanoma cell lines analyzed, 9 showed SSX RNA and protein expression, although heterogeneously and at variable levels. Treatment of an SSX-negative cell line with 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine, a demethylating agent, led to SSX RNA and protein expression, indicating a role for methylation in transcription regulation. Thirty-four of 101 primary and metastatic melanoma cases and 2 of 24 common nevocellular and atypical nevus cases showed SSX nuclear staining. Again, SSX expression was heterogeneous, ranging from widespread to scarce. 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