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ArticleJournal, genetic engineering & biotechnology2021

Livin/BIRC7 gene expression as a possible diagnostic biomarker for endometrial hyperplasia and carcinoma.

Basma K Elmekkawy, Rasha M S Shoaib, Amal K Seleem, Dalia Shaalan, Entsar A Saad

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Article in Journal, genetic engineering & biotechnology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Basma K ElmekkawyChemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Damietta University, Mobark street, New-Damietta, Damietta, 34517, Egypt.
Rasha M S ShoaibChemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Damietta University, Mobark street, New-Damietta, Damietta, 34517, Egypt.
Amal K SeleemDepartment of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
Dalia ShaalanDepartment of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
Entsar A SaadChemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Damietta University, Mobark street, New-Damietta, Damietta, 34517, Egypt. entsarsaad@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6477-8098
Damietta University · EGMansoura University · EG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLivin/BIRC7 is a member of the inhibitors of apoptosis proteins family which are implicated in development of cancer through the inhibition of apoptosis process. This case-control study was intended to investigate livin/BIRC7 gene expression in endometrial hyperplasia and carcinoma and its correlation to some oxidative stress markers in addition to its possible diagnostic performance.

methodsThis study included 90 participants [30 endometrial hyperplasia patients, 30 endometrial carcinoma patients, and 30 healthy controls]. Livin/BIRC7 gene expression was analyzed using quantitative reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Serum catalase activity was assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and malondialdehyde level was measured by the colorimetric method.

resultsLivin/BIRC7 gene expression was significantly (p < 0.001) higher in endometrial carcinoma from patients with endometrial hyperplasia when compared to controls. A positive correlation was found between livin/BIRC7 expression and serum catalase activity and malondialdehyde level in endometrial hyperplasia and carcinoma. The detection of livin/BIRC7 in endometrial carcinoma has excellent sensitivity and specificity.

conclusionsLivin/BIRC7 was overexpressed in endometrial carcinoma with excellent power to differentiate endometrial carcinoma from endometrial hyperplasia or healthy subjects, suggesting that it might be a useful molecular marker for endometrial carcinoma diagnosis.

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BIRC7Endometrial carcinomaEndometrial hyperplasiaGene expressionLivin

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