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O carcinoma adenóide cístico e o carcinoma epidermóide são neoplasmas de origem epitelial que afetam a cavidade oral. O carcinoma adenóide cístico pode apresentar-se em glândulas salivares maiores e menores, possue alta propensão de invasão perineural e o padrão de infiltracão: sólido, tubular e cribriforme. O carcinoma epidermóide foi descrito como um processo multifatorial envolvendo agentes físicos, químicos e virais, capazes de afetar o metabolismo celular e induzir a proliferação neoplásica. As proteínas c-jun e junB são membros da familia JUN, capazes de homodimerizar ou heterodimerizar com c-fos ou com outras proteinas bzip. Evidências das funções específicas das subunidades do AP-1 foram mostradas por c-jun e junB, que podem atuar antagonicamente ou não no controle da transformação celular, diferenciação e expressão do AP-1 dependente do gene alvo. Mas a função de ambos é complexa e pode depender do tipo celular. A cJun N Terminal quinase (JNK) é um importante regulador positivo e/ou negativo do AP1. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a expressão das proteínas c-jun, pcjun, junB e JNK em carcinoma adenóide cístico de glândula salivar e no carcinoma epidermóide da cavidade oral, através das técnicas de imunohistoquímica, imunofluorescência e western-blotting, em biopsias de tecido e linhagens celulares provenientes destas lesões. Os resultados evidenciaram a expressão da proteina cjun no carcinoma adenoide cistico e de cjun e junB no carcinoma epidermóide. Nao foi detectada a expressao de JNK nas neoplasias estudadas. A expressão destas proteínas no carcinoma adenóide cístico e no carcinoma epidermoide sugere que estas participam na progressão tumoral e/ou tumorigênese destas neoplasias compartilhando uma via em comum. / Adenoid cystic carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are epithelial neoplasms that occur in the oral cavity. Adenoid cystic carcinoma can appear in minor and major salivary glands and it presents a high propensity to invade perineural areas and can show different patterns of growth: solid, tubular and cribiform. Squamous cell carcinoma was described as a multifactorial process involving chemical, physical and viral agents which are able to affect the celular metabolism and induce neoplasic proliferation The proteins cjun and junB are members of the JUN family able to homodimerizes or heterodimerizes with cfos and other bzip proteins. Evidence of specific functions of AP1 subunits was shown for cjun and junB that can act anthagonically or not on the control of celular transformation, differentiation and expression of AP1 depending on the target gene. But the way both of them function is complex and may depend on the cellular type. cJun N terminal quianse (JNK) is an important positive or negative regulator of AP1 The aim of this study is to evaluate the expressions of cjun, pcjun junB and JNK in the adenoid cystic carcinoma of salivary glands and squamous cell carcinoma from the oral cavity through inmunohistotochemistry, inmunofluorescence and western blot techniques in tissue biopsy and cell lines from both tumors. The results will show the expression of cjun protein in the adenoid cyctic carcinoma and cjun and junB expression in the squamous cell carcinoma. JNK expression was not detected in the studied tumors. The expression of these proteins in adenoid cystic and squamous cell carcinoma suggests that they participate on the tumor progression and tumorigenesis of these neoplasms, that can share a common pathway

Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is a rare malignant tumor originating from thyroid parafollicular C cells. This tumor accounts for 3-4% of thyroid gland neoplasias. MTC may occur sporadically or inherited. The hereditary MTC is part of syndromes of multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) 2A and 2B, familial medullary thyroid carcinoma (FMTC). Germline mutations of the RET (REarranged during Transfection) protooncogene cause hereditary form of cancer, whereas somatic mutations can be present in sporadic form of the disease. The RET gene encodes a receptor tyrosine kinase involved in the activation of intracellular signaling pathways leading to proliferation, growth, differentiation, migration and survival. Nowadays, the only possibility of cure for MTC patients consists of total thyroidectomy associated with lymph node dissection. Based on the knowledge of the pathogenic mechanisms of MTC, new drugs have been developed in attempt to control metastatic disease. Of these, the small-molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) represent one of the most promising agents for MTC treatment and clinical trials have shown encouraging results. Hopefully, the cumulative knowledge about the targets of action of these drugs as well as TKI-associated side effects will help on choosing the best therapeutic approach in order to enhance its benefits.

O carcinoma adenóide cístico e o carcinoma epidermóide são neoplasmas de origem epitelial que afetam a cavidade oral. O carcinoma adenóide cístico pode apresentar-se em glândulas salivares maiores e menores, possue alta propensão de invasão perineural e o padrão de infiltracão: sólido, tubular e cribriforme. O carcinoma epidermóide foi descrito como um processo multifatorial envolvendo agentes físicos, químicos e virais, capazes de afetar o metabolismo celular e induzir a proliferação neoplásica. As proteínas c-jun e junB são membros da familia JUN, capazes de homodimerizar ou heterodimerizar com c-fos ou com outras proteinas bzip. Evidências das funções específicas das subunidades do AP-1 foram mostradas por c-jun e junB, que podem atuar antagonicamente ou não no controle da transformação celular, diferenciação e expressão do AP-1 dependente do gene alvo. Mas a função de ambos é complexa e pode depender do tipo celular. A cJun N Terminal quinase (JNK) é um importante regulador positivo e/ou negativo do AP1. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a expressão das proteínas c-jun, pcjun, junB e JNK em carcinoma adenóide cístico de glândula salivar e no carcinoma epidermóide da cavidade oral, através das técnicas de imunohistoquímica, imunofluorescência e western-blotting, em biopsias de tecido e linhagens celulares provenientes destas lesões. Os resultados evidenciaram a expressão da proteina cjun no carcinoma adenoide cistico e de cjun e junB no carcinoma epidermóide. Nao foi detectada a expressao de JNK nas neoplasias estudadas. A expressão destas proteínas no carcinoma adenóide cístico e no carcinoma epidermoide sugere que estas participam na progressão tumoral e/ou tumorigênese destas neoplasias compartilhando uma via em comum. / Adenoid cystic carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are epithelial neoplasms that occur in the oral cavity. Adenoid cystic carcinoma can appear in minor and major salivary glands and it presents a high propensity to invade perineural areas and can show different patterns of growth: solid, tubular and cribiform. Squamous cell carcinoma was described as a multifactorial process involving chemical, physical and viral agents which are able to affect the celular metabolism and induce neoplasic proliferation The proteins cjun and junB are members of the JUN family able to homodimerizes or heterodimerizes with cfos and other bzip proteins. Evidence of specific functions of AP1 subunits was shown for cjun and junB that can act anthagonically or not on the control of celular transformation, differentiation and expression of AP1 depending on the target gene. But the way both of them function is complex and may depend on the cellular type. cJun N terminal quianse (JNK) is an important positive or negative regulator of AP1 The aim of this study is to evaluate the expressions of cjun, pcjun junB and JNK in the adenoid cystic carcinoma of salivary glands and squamous cell carcinoma from the oral cavity through inmunohistotochemistry, inmunofluorescence and western blot techniques in tissue biopsy and cell lines from both tumors. The results will show the expression of cjun protein in the adenoid cyctic carcinoma and cjun and junB expression in the squamous cell carcinoma. JNK expression was not detected in the studied tumors. The expression of these proteins in adenoid cystic and squamous cell carcinoma suggests that they participate on the tumor progression and tumorigenesis of these neoplasms, that can share a common pathway

O bócio multinodular (BMN) é definido como aumento da glândula tireóide devido a proliferação de tireócitos e caracteriza-se pela heterogeneidade no crescimento e função das células foliculares. É uma patologia comum, com aumento da prevalência em áreas com deficiência de iodo, sendo este o principal fator etiológico do BMN. O BMN é considerado uma neoplasia benigna da tireóide. A patogênese desta disfunção ainda não foi inteiramente elucidada. Nesta revisão serão abordados os mecanismos envolvidos na patogênese e os principais aspectos etiológicos e clínicos do BMN. / Multinodular goiter (MNG) is an enlargement of the thyroid gland and is characterized by heterogeneity in growth and function of thyroid follicular cells. It is a common pathology, with higher prevalence in iodine deficiency areas. Iodine deficiency is the main etiologic factor for MNG. MNG have been considered a true thyroid neoplasm. The pathogenesis of multinodular goiter is not yet clarified. The purpose of this review is to summarize the current knowledge of MNG with respect to the pathology, etiologic and clinical characteristics.

Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is a rare malignant tumor originating from thyroid parafollicular C cells. This tumor accounts for 3-4% of thyroid gland neoplasias. MTC may occur sporadically or inherited. The hereditary MTC is part of syndromes of multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) 2A and 2B, familial medullary thyroid carcinoma (FMTC). Germline mutations of the RET (REarranged during Transfection) protooncogene cause hereditary form of cancer, whereas somatic mutations can be present in sporadic form of the disease. The RET gene encodes a receptor tyrosine kinase involved in the activation of intracellular signaling pathways leading to proliferation, growth, differentiation, migration and survival. Nowadays, the only possibility of cure for MTC patients consists of total thyroidectomy associated with lymph node dissection. Based on the knowledge of the pathogenic mechanisms of MTC, new drugs have been developed in attempt to control metastatic disease. Of these, the small-molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) represent one of the most promising agents for MTC treatment and clinical trials have shown encouraging results. Hopefully, the cumulative knowledge about the targets of action of these drugs as well as TKI-associated side effects will help on choosing the best therapeutic approach in order to enhance its benefits.

O bócio multinodular (BMN) é definido como aumento da glândula tireóide devido a proliferação de tireócitos e caracteriza-se pela heterogeneidade no crescimento e função das células foliculares. É uma patologia comum, com aumento da prevalência em áreas com deficiência de iodo, sendo este o principal fator etiológico do BMN. O BMN é considerado uma neoplasia benigna da tireóide. A patogênese desta disfunção ainda não foi inteiramente elucidada. Nesta revisão serão abordados os mecanismos envolvidos na patogênese e os principais aspectos etiológicos e clínicos do BMN. / Multinodular goiter (MNG) is an enlargement of the thyroid gland and is characterized by heterogeneity in growth and function of thyroid follicular cells. It is a common pathology, with higher prevalence in iodine deficiency areas. Iodine deficiency is the main etiologic factor for MNG. MNG have been considered a true thyroid neoplasm. The pathogenesis of multinodular goiter is not yet clarified. The purpose of this review is to summarize the current knowledge of MNG with respect to the pathology, etiologic and clinical characteristics.

Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is a rare malignant tumor originating from thyroid parafollicular C cells. This tumor accounts for 3-4% of thyroid gland neoplasias. MTC may occur sporadically or inherited. The hereditary MTC is part of syndromes of multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) 2A and 2B, familial medullary thyroid carcinoma (FMTC). Germline mutations of the RET (REarranged during Transfection) protooncogene cause hereditary form of cancer, whereas somatic mutations can be present in sporadic form of the disease. The RET gene encodes a receptor tyrosine kinase involved in the activation of intracellular signaling pathways leading to proliferation, growth, differentiation, migration and survival. Nowadays, the only possibility of cure for MTC patients consists of total thyroidectomy associated with lymph node dissection. Based on the knowledge of the pathogenic mechanisms of MTC, new drugs have been developed in attempt to control metastatic disease. Of these, the small-molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) represent one of the most promising agents for MTC treatment and clinical trials have shown encouraging results. Hopefully, the cumulative knowledge about the targets of action of these drugs as well as TKI-associated side effects will help on choosing the best therapeutic approach in order to enhance its benefits.

O bócio multinodular (BMN) é definido como aumento da glândula tireóide devido a proliferação de tireócitos e caracteriza-se pela heterogeneidade no crescimento e função das células foliculares. É uma patologia comum, com aumento da prevalência em áreas com deficiência de iodo, sendo este o principal fator etiológico do BMN. O BMN é considerado uma neoplasia benigna da tireóide. A patogênese desta disfunção ainda não foi inteiramente elucidada. Nesta revisão serão abordados os mecanismos envolvidos na patogênese e os principais aspectos etiológicos e clínicos do BMN. / Multinodular goiter (MNG) is an enlargement of the thyroid gland and is characterized by heterogeneity in growth and function of thyroid follicular cells. It is a common pathology, with higher prevalence in iodine deficiency areas. Iodine deficiency is the main etiologic factor for MNG. MNG have been considered a true thyroid neoplasm. The pathogenesis of multinodular goiter is not yet clarified. The purpose of this review is to summarize the current knowledge of MNG with respect to the pathology, etiologic and clinical characteristics.

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