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| TextSentencer_T1 |
0-143 |
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Interleukin-8 and vascular endothelial growth factor mRNA and protein levels are down-regulated in ovarian carcinoma cells in serous effusions. |
| T1 |
0-143 |
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Interleukin-8 and vascular endothelial growth factor mRNA and protein levels are down-regulated in ovarian carcinoma cells in serous effusions. |
| TextSentencer_T2 |
144-203 |
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Angiogenic factors are involved in tumor growth and spread. |
| T2 |
144-203 |
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Angiogenic factors are involved in tumor growth and spread. |
| TextSentencer_T3 |
204-391 |
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the expression of angiogenesis-related genes in malignant serous effusions of patients with advanced-stage (FIGO stage III and IV) ovarian carcinoma. |
| T3 |
204-391 |
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the expression of angiogenesis-related genes in malignant serous effusions of patients with advanced-stage (FIGO stage III and IV) ovarian carcinoma. |
| TextSentencer_T4 |
392-553 |
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In addition, to compare the results for carcinoma cells in effusions with corresponding primary tumors and metastatic lesions, and analyze their prognostic role. |
| T4 |
392-553 |
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In addition, to compare the results for carcinoma cells in effusions with corresponding primary tumors and metastatic lesions, and analyze their prognostic role. |
| TextSentencer_T5 |
554-850 |
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Sections from 66 effusions and 90 primary and metastatic lesions from 62 ovarian and primary peritoneal carcinoma patients, were evaluated for expression of basic fibroblast factor (bFGF), interleukin-8 (IL-8), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) using mRNA in situ hybridization (ISH). |
| T5 |
554-850 |
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Sections from 66 effusions and 90 primary and metastatic lesions from 62 ovarian and primary peritoneal carcinoma patients, were evaluated for expression of basic fibroblast factor (bFGF), interleukin-8 (IL-8), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) using mRNA in situ hybridization (ISH). |
| TextSentencer_T6 |
851-942 |
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Protein expression was evaluated in a subset of specimens using immunohistochemistry (IHC). |
| T6 |
851-942 |
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Protein expression was evaluated in a subset of specimens using immunohistochemistry (IHC). |
| TextSentencer_T7 |
943-996 |
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ISH results were correlated with clinical parameters. |
| T7 |
943-996 |
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ISH results were correlated with clinical parameters. |
| TextSentencer_T8 |
997-1238 |
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In both effusions and solid tumors, bFGF mRNA was the most commonly expressed factor (93% of effusions and 95% of solid tumors) followed by IL-8, while VEGF was expressed in a minority of the specimens (P < 0.001 for bFGF vs. IL-8 and VEGF). |
| T8 |
997-1238 |
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In both effusions and solid tumors, bFGF mRNA was the most commonly expressed factor (93% of effusions and 95% of solid tumors) followed by IL-8, while VEGF was expressed in a minority of the specimens (P < 0.001 for bFGF vs. IL-8 and VEGF). |
| TextSentencer_T9 |
1239-1358 |
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In solid tumors, angiogenic mRNA expression was seen in both tumor and stromal cells in the majority of positive cases. |
| T9 |
1239-1358 |
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In solid tumors, angiogenic mRNA expression was seen in both tumor and stromal cells in the majority of positive cases. |
| TextSentencer_T10 |
1359-1419 |
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ISH results did not differ in primary and metastatic tumors. |
| T10 |
1359-1419 |
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ISH results did not differ in primary and metastatic tumors. |
| TextSentencer_T11 |
1420-1578 |
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However, carcinoma cells in effusions showed down-regulated expression of VEGF, when compared with both primary tumors (P = 0.029) and metastases (P = 0.015). |
| T11 |
1420-1578 |
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However, carcinoma cells in effusions showed down-regulated expression of VEGF, when compared with both primary tumors (P = 0.029) and metastases (P = 0.015). |
| TextSentencer_T12 |
1579-1673 |
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IL-8 showed a similar down-regulation in effusions, when compared with metastases (P = 0.005). |
| T12 |
1579-1673 |
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IL-8 showed a similar down-regulation in effusions, when compared with metastases (P = 0.005). |
| TextSentencer_T13 |
1674-1741 |
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IHC showed excellent agreement with mRNA findings on protein level. |
| T13 |
1674-1741 |
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IHC showed excellent agreement with mRNA findings on protein level. |
| TextSentencer_T14 |
1742-1874 |
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In the study of clinico-pathologic parameters, IL-8 mRNA expression in effusions was associated with higher tumor grade (P = 0.044). |
| T14 |
1742-1874 |
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In the study of clinico-pathologic parameters, IL-8 mRNA expression in effusions was associated with higher tumor grade (P = 0.044). |
| TextSentencer_T15 |
1875-2058 |
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Angiogenic gene expression in effusions showed no correlation with patient age, previous treatment, residual tumor size, FIGO stage or disease outcome in survival analysis (P > 0.05). |
| T15 |
1875-2058 |
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Angiogenic gene expression in effusions showed no correlation with patient age, previous treatment, residual tumor size, FIGO stage or disease outcome in survival analysis (P > 0.05). |
| TextSentencer_T16 |
2059-2127 |
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Peritoneal and pleural effusions showed similar expression patterns. |
| T16 |
2059-2127 |
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Peritoneal and pleural effusions showed similar expression patterns. |
| TextSentencer_T17 |
2128-2228 |
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In conclusion, bFGF is the major angiogenic factor expressed in ovarian carcinoma at the mRNA level. |
| T17 |
2128-2228 |
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In conclusion, bFGF is the major angiogenic factor expressed in ovarian carcinoma at the mRNA level. |
| TextSentencer_T18 |
2229-2556 |
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It is highly expressed in both solid tumors and serous effusions, while IL-8 and VEGF are down regulated in carcinoma cells in effusions, possibly due to the lack of interaction with stromal cells. mRNA expression of VEGF, bFGF, and IL-8 does not appear to be a predictor of disease outcome in advanced-stage ovarian carcinoma. |
| T18 |
2229-2556 |
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It is highly expressed in both solid tumors and serous effusions, while IL-8 and VEGF are down regulated in carcinoma cells in effusions, possibly due to the lack of interaction with stromal cells. mRNA expression of VEGF, bFGF, and IL-8 does not appear to be a predictor of disease outcome in advanced-stage ovarian carcinoma. |
| TextSentencer_T19 |
2557-2772 |
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Carcinoma cells in pleural and peritoneal effusions show a similar metastatic expression profile, in agreement with our previous findings, supporting the true metastatic nature of ovarian carcinoma cells in ascites. |
| T19 |
2557-2772 |
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Carcinoma cells in pleural and peritoneal effusions show a similar metastatic expression profile, in agreement with our previous findings, supporting the true metastatic nature of ovarian carcinoma cells in ascites. |