宫颈癌及其癌前病变组织中FHIT蛋白异常表达与HPV16E6、HPV16E7蛋白表达的相关性

目的 探讨宫颈癌中三联脆组(FHIT)蛋白表达与HPV16 E6、E7蛋白表达的相关性.方法 采用免疫组化SP法对四川大学华西第二医院1999年1月至2003年2月的15例正常宫颈、25例宫颈上皮内瘤变(CIN)以及61例浸润性宫颈鳞癌组织标本进行FHIT蛋白、HPV16E6、HPV16 E7蛋白表达的检测.结果 (1)在正常宫颈上皮、CINI～II、CINⅢ及浸润性宫颈鳞癌中,FHIT 蛋白阳性表达率分别为100%(15/15)、71.43%(10/14)、36.36%(4/11)、14.75%(9/61),P＜0.05;HPV16E6蛋白阳性表达率分剐为0(0/15)、7.14%(1/14)、36.36%(4/11)、59.02%(36/61),P＜0.05;HPV16E7蛋白阳性表达率分别为20.00%(3/15)、42.86%(6/14)、63.64%(7/11)、57.38%(35/61),P＞0.05.(2) 宫颈病变组织中FHIT蛋白的阳性表达与HPV16E6蛋白阳性表达呈负相关(P＜0.0l,r=-0.449),与HPV16E7蛋白表达无相关性(P＞0.05).结论 宫颈癌中FHIT 蛋白的异常表达与HPV16 E6蛋白表达有关,FHIT蛋白和HPV16E6蛋白的联合检测可能可作为宫颈癌前病变转归的指标.     

HPV16 E2 gene disruption and polymorphisms of E2 and LCR: some significant associations with cervical cancer in Indian women

OBJECTIVES: We evaluated the status of the HPV16 E2 gene (disrupted or intact), nucleotide sequence alterations within intact E2 genes and LCR of HPV16 isolates in a group of CaCx cases (invasive squamous cell carcinomas, n = 81) and population controls (normal cervical scrapes, n = 27) from Indian women. METHODS: E2 disruption was detected by amplifying the entire E2 gene with single set of primers, while overlapping primers were used to determine if any particular region got selectively disrupted. Nucleotide variations in E2 and LCR were analyzed by PCR amplification followed by bi-directional sequencing. The associations between the viral factors and CaCx were analyzed using Fisher's Exact or Chi-squared test and interpreted as OR (95% CI) and P values. RESULTS: E2 disruption was significantly higher among the cases [3.38 (1.07-10.72); P = 0.02], which was maximum in the region between nucleotides 3650 and 3872 (DNA-binding region). The European (E) variant was found to be the prevalent subgroup (87.76% among cases and 96.30% among the controls), and the remaining samples were Asian-American variants. Among the E subgroup, variation at position 7450 (T > C) within the E2-binding site-IV was found to be significantly higher among the E2 undisrupted cases (21/37; 56.76%), compared to controls (5/18; 27.78%) [3.41 (1.01-11.55); P = 0.03]. CONCLUSIONS: Besides HPV16 E2 disruption, LCR 7450T > C variation within undisrupted E2 of E subgroup appears to be a major factor contributing to the risk of CaCx development in Indian women. Furthermore, polymorphisms in the E2 gene of HPV16 may not be significant for disease risk.     

宫颈癌及癌前病变组织中Notch1及HPV16 E6/E7表达的研究

目的 探讨Notch1受体和人乳头瘤病毒16感染在宫颈癌前病变和宫颈癌发生发展中的作用。方法 采用免疫组化SP法检测18例宫颈上皮内瘤变（cervical intraepithelial neoplasia,CIN）和35例宫颈癌标本中Notch1受体及HPV16E6/E7蛋白的表达,以34例正常宫颈组织及慢性宫颈炎组织作为对照。比较各组间Notch1及HPV16E6/E7表达的差异,并分析Notch1与HPV16E6/E7表达的关系。结果 Notch1蛋白在细胞胞浆、胞核及胞膜中表达,HPV16E6/E7在细胞核中表达。从对照组到CIN组到宫颈癌组,Notch1及HPV16E6/E7的表达均逐渐增强（P〈0.01）。Notch1的阳性表达与宫颈癌不同分期、分化程度、淋巴结是否转移无关（P〉0.05）。在宫颈癌组中Notch1与HPV16E6/E7的表达均呈正相关性（P〈0.01）。结论 Notch1表达与HPV16E6/E7感染可能与CIN及宫颈癌的发生密切相关,两者在宫颈癌的发病机制中可能协同发挥作用。     

HPV, cervical neoplasia and smoking: knowledge among colposcopy patients

OBJECTIVE: To assess colposcopy patients' knowledge of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and the role of smoking in cervical neoplasia and, if patients were current smokers, their willingness to quit smoking. STUDY DESIGN: Between January and June 2001, 250 women seen in a colposcopy clinic for the evaluation of an abnormal Pap smear or previously diagnosed cervical neoplasia participated in a survey designed to evaluate knowledge of HPV infection, smoking and neoplasia. Participants who smoked were questioned regarding their smoking behaviors and readiness to quit. In the analysis, the population was stratified by age (< 25 years versus > or = 25 years) to determine differences in knowledge, perception of risk and behaviors. RESULTS: The study population was in general young and racially/ethnically diverse. Fifty-seven percent (143 of 250) thought that HPV was a risk factor in cervical neoplasia, and 58% (146 of 250) associated smoking with neoplasia. Among smokers who discussed risk reduction with their providers, 75% (50 of 66) were advised to stop smoking. Of the 39% (98 of 250) who were current smokers, 63% (62 of 98) agreed that having an abnormal Pap smear would make them consider smoking cessation, and 58% (57 of 98) reported that they would use medical therapy (nicotine replacement or medication) to aid in that process. There were age-related differences in smoking behaviors and attitudes toward cessation (e.g., younger smokers were less likely to desire nicotine replacement). CONCLUSION: Given the high prevalence of smoking and a demonstrated desire by many of the colposcopy patients to stop smoking in the context of a cervical abnormality, further efforts at encouraging cessation are warranted.     

Human papillomavirus type 16 E6 and E7 gene variations in Indian cervical cancer

OBJECTIVES: Human papillomavirus type 16 is a causative factor for development of cervical cancer. The E6 and E7 genes of HPV 16 are critical to the process of immortalization and transformation of host cells. Recent reports suggest that variants of these two genes may contribute to the risk of malignant progression of cancer in the uterine cervix. However, no data exist on sequence variations of HPV 16 E6 and E7 genes that may exist in India. Therefore, we examined intratype variations in the E6 and E7 viral genes in DNA isolated from HPV 16-positive cervical scrapes and biopsies. METHODS: The open reading frames of the E6 and E7 genes were amplified by PCR and then directly sequenced by the fluorescent dye dideoxy termination method.Results. In addition to the prototype E6 gene sequence, five sets of mutations of the E6 gene were identified. The European prototype (350T) was detected in 9.1% of the study group while the European variant (350G) was seen in 28% of patients. The remaining variants (a combination of the 350G mutation with 335T, 145T, or 419G) were significantly associated with cases compared to controls. The 350G + 145T variant was found at much higher incidence in cases in younger women, suggesting that this variant may be associated with aggressive tumor behavior. Interestingly the 350G + 419G combination was found only in controls. There was no significant association between the four genotypes of E7 and any stage of tumor progression or age. CONCLUSIONS: The results indicate that specific mutations in the E6 gene are found in young Indian women with high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions and invasive cancer, suggesting that these mutations represent more oncogenically active HPV 16. Whether this increased oncogenecity is due to differences in p53 inactivation, ineffective keratinocyte differentiation, and/or altered response to the immune system by these oncogenic E6 mutants remains to be clarified.     

HPV prevalence, E6 sequence variation and physical state of HPV16 isolates from patients with cervical cancer in Sichuan, China

OBJECTIVES: Infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (hr-HPV) is an important factor associated with cervical cancer. The genetic mutation of HPV16 E6 and integration of HPV16 DNA in the cervical carcinoma tissues are considered important genetic changes in cervical lesion progression. But the studies of hr-HPV epidemiology are relatively less in the area of Sichuan, China. Therefore, we investigated the prevalence of 9 high-risk subtypes and analyzed the genetic mutation characteristic of HPV16 E6 and physical state of HPV16 DNA. METHODS: The fragments of L1 and E6 genes were amplified by PCR or nested PCR and then directly sequenced. Further, the multiplex PCR for HPV16 E2 and E6 genes was performed for detection of integration. RESULTS: HPV16, 58 and 18 were prominent, accounting for 78.6%, 20.0% and 9.7%, respectively in 145 isolates. E6 variants revealed that the European (EP) prototype and East Asia (EA) strain were 26 (23.0%) and 34 (30.1%), respectively. Furthermore, there were 14 base substitutions in E6 regions of the study group, of which 12 resulted in amino acid changes and the rest was silent mutation. Significantly, the 240G substitution exactly located the P53 degradation site. Overall, 8 of 114 (7.0%) isolates only contained integrated HPV16 DNA, 43 (37.7%) only contained episomal DNA and 63 (55.3%) contained both integrated and episomal DNA. The proportion of disruption of an intact E2 gene in the patients with cervical cancer is much lower than that in the previous studies. CONCLUSIONS: HPV16, 58 and 18 were mainly prevailing subtypes in patients with cervical cancer from Sichuan areas, China and EP/EA strains were predominant in these areas. Some mutations of E6 gene, which lead to the amino acid changes, may be more potentially carcinogenic and the proportion of disruption of an intact E2 gene is much lower.     

HPV prevalence among partners of women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to find HPV DNA incidence in women with CIN and normal women and in their respective partners, as well as the relation between the virus groups found in women with CIN or normal women and in their respective partners. METHODS: Partners of 30 women with CIN at several grades and of 60 normal women were prospectively assessed. In men, HPV search was performed by collecting samples through penile scraping for Hybrid Capture, followed by peniscopic evaluation and biopsy of acetowhite lesions. RESULTS: The presence of HPV DNA in male partners does not necessarily implicate the presence of HPV or even CIN in their female partners. CONCLUSIONS: If these results are confirmed by other authors, obtaining a peniscopy, a penile biopsy, and a HPV DNA search in partners that present with no clinical lesions, but in couples with women having CIN, would not be warranted.     

HPV16 is associated with younger age in women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 and 3

Objective

To evaluate if women with HPV16 positive CIN2 and CIN3 are diagnosed at a younger age.

Methods

We conducted a population-based cohort study including more than 40,000 women having a liquid based cervical cytology sample taken as part of routine screening. HPV analysis was performed using Hybrid Capture 2 and LiPAv2. The study population was linked to the Danish Pathology Data Bank to retrieve information on subsequent cervical histology. We included HR HPV positive CIN2/3 samples, comprising 173 CIN2 and 467 CIN3 lesions. Due to a high number of multiple concurrent HPV infections, the causative HPV type was assigned to a hierarchically group.

Results

In CIN3, the estimated proportion of lesions positive for HPV16 was 68.1% among women aged 20 years and decreased to 38.9% among women aged 50 years. A decrease in HPV16 positivity with increasing age was also observed in CIN2. In a multinomial logistic regression analysis, young age was strongly associated with HPV16 positivity in CIN3 lesions (OR = 0.46 per 10 year increase in age, 95% CI: 0.32-0.65). The proportion of HPV16 and/or 18 positive lesions among women diagnosed with CIN2 and CIN3 below 30 years of age was 44% and 75%, respectively.

Conclusions

HPV16 positivity was significantly associated with younger age at diagnosis of CIN3. In a population vaccinated against HPV16 and 18, we will experience a shift to older ages in cervical precancerous lesions. These findings may imply that cervical cancer screening programs could start at an older age in HPV vaccinated populations.     

青岛地区不同宫颈病变组织中HPV16 E2基因突变分析

目的:探讨山东省青岛地区不同宫颈病变组织中人乳头瘤病毒16型(HPV16)E2基因序列多态性,以及序列变异与不同宫颈病变的关系。方法:提取257例宫颈脱落细胞及宫颈癌组织DNA,PCR进行HPV分型,其中HPV16阳性标本扩增E2基因,测定PCR产物序列。通过DNAStar生物软件进行核苷酸和氨基酸序列分析。结果:共检测出11个碱基突变位点,其中10个导致氨基酸的改变,突变热点为nt3410(63.2%),nt3159(55.9%),nt3249(55.9%)。统计学分析显示,各个位点的突变与不同级别宫颈病变之间均无相关性(P>0.05)。宫颈癌标本中基因整合率为[65%(14/40)],远高于CINⅢ的整合率[14%(6/43)](P<0.001)。结论:青岛地区HPV16 E2基因存在多个位点的突变,且发现G2828A,T3274G,T3384C,T3524C为青岛地区特异性突变,这些位点的突变可能与高度上皮内瘤变和浸润性宫颈癌的发生和发展有关。     

青岛地区宫颈病变组织中HPV16 URR和E6基因突变分析

目的:分析青岛地区妇女不同宫颈病变组织中人乳头瘤病毒16型(HPV16)上游调控区(URR)和E6基因序列多态性,以及序列变异与宫颈病变的相关性。方法:采用聚合酶链式反应(PCR)技术检测120例宫颈癌及254例宫颈上皮内瘤变(CIN)标本,筛选出HPV16阳性标本,进而扩增出HPV16URR和E6基因,PCR产物纯化后测序,与德国HPV标准株进行对比分析。结果:URR测序结果发现了19个突变位点,所有标本在7521位点均发生了G→A突变;63.30%(69/109)标本中检测到24,7730和7842的联合突变,为另一突变热点。E6测序结果共发现17个突变位点,突变热点为178位点(D25E),其在宫颈癌组、CINⅢ组和CINⅡ组的比例分别为61.11%(44/72)、62.00%(31/50)和50.00%(16/32),3组的差异无统计学意义(P=0.499)。仅观察到6例350位点突变(L83V)。亚洲型(AS)是最多见的突变类型,在154例HPV16阳性标本中占59.09%,其次为E-P原型(33.12%)。结论:青岛地区妇女宫颈病变组织中HPV16URR突变热点为nt7521以及nt24、nt7730和nt7842的联合突变。HPV16E6突变热点为nt178,这些突变热点可能与癌前病变的进展有密切关系。AS型和原型是青岛地区宫颈病变组织中两种主要的HPV16分支。     

HPV 16 DNA occurrence in lymph nodes of patients with cervical carcinoma

OBJECTIVES: We estimated the occurrence of DNA HPV 16 presence in lymph nodes of 25 patients undergoing abdominal operation for cervical carcinoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The presence of HPV 16 DNA was detected during the preoperative diagnosis procedure by the PCR method. RESULTS: According to the histopathological examination, metastases in the lymph nodes were present in material from two patients. It was confirmed HPV 16 DNA was detected with PCP. We found also 6 patients with HPV 16 DNA in their lymph nodes without histological confirmation. CONCLUSIONS: We consider PCR detection of HPV DNA as a simple and useful support of pathology diagnosis.     

干扰素α-2b对宫颈癌细胞HPV16 E6E7基因抑制作用的研究

目的研究干扰素α-2b对宫颈癌SiHa细胞生长的调节作用，从细胞生物学及分子生物学水平探讨干扰素α-2b对宫颈癌细胞SiHa的作用机制。应用RT-PCR半定量检测细胞内HPV16 E6E7 mRNA表达，观察干扰素α-2b对宫颈癌SiHa细胞中HPV16 E6E7 mRNA表达的影响。方法以不同浓度的人重组干扰素α-2b含药培养液作用于感染HPV16的人宫颈癌细胞系——SiHa细胞，并设立无药对照，通过MTT及流式细胞分析技术检测该药对细胞生长及增殖的影响；进行细胞凋亡检测并用RT—PCR法半定量检测对HPV16 E6E7基因表达的影响。结果经含有干扰素α-2b的培养液作用后，细胞数量减少，1000IU／ml的干扰素α-2b对细胞抑制作用最强；细胞周期各时相中，S期细胞所占比例明显减少；均可诱导细胞凋亡；均使细胞中HPV16 E6E7mRNA表达明显减少。结论干扰素α-2b不仅可直接抑制宫颈癌细胞的生长，并可能通过抑制HPV16 E6E7基因表达的分子机制，达到抑制肿瘤目的。     

The level of antibody against E6 HPV 16 oncoprotein in blood sera of women with chronic HPV 16 infection and cervical cancer

The aim of this study was to estimate of the role of chronic HPV 16 infection and the presence of anti E6 HPV 16 in the initiation of the cancerogenesis process of cervical cancer. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study included two groups of patients. The first group comprised 323 women observed for three consecutive years (1998-2000), in whom the presence of HPV 16 viruses was estimated by PCR, and the level of anti E6 HPV 16 antibodies was estimated in the plasma with ELISA. A similar test was performed in a group of 46 patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), 91 patients with invasive cervical cancer and 22 women after hysterectomy and RTG-therapy. RESULTS: In 32 patients, chronic HPV 16 infection showed a steady rise in the mean absorbance level of anti E6 HPV 16 antibodies from 0.04 in 1998 to 0.06 in 2000, while in HPV-negative women the mean absorbance value was 0.03-0.04. Mean absorbance value in patients with CIN III and invasive cancer rose with advancing stage of the cancer process and lowered after completion of oncological treatment. The values were 0.14, 0.33 and 0.13, respectively. CONCLUSION: The persistence of chronic HPV 16 infection and accompanying steady rise in absorbance index caused by an increase in the level of antiviral antibodies are a clear warning signal preceding in time the histological process of cancerogenesis.     

Immunotherapy of human cervical high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia with microparticle-delivered human papillomavirus 16 E7 plasmid DNA

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety of the administration of a bacterial expression plasmid encoding a 13 amino acid sequence that is highly homologous with human papillomavirus E7 within poly (lactide-co-glycolide) microparticles (ZYC101) in women with HLA A2+ antigen and persistent cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2/3 and human papillomavirus 16. STUDY DESIGN: Fifteen women entered an institutional review board-approved dose-escalating phase I study with the use of three levels of blood monitoring and urine studies, Papanicolaou tests, and colposcopy. Escalation required no serious adverse events. Immunologic responses were evaluated in peripheral blood with the use of human papillomavirus peptide-stimulated interferon gamma enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for T-cell reactivity. In cervical secretions, immunoglobulin A anti-human papillomavirus 16 E2 concentrations were measured. Three doses every 3 weeks were followed 4 weeks later by surgical excision. RESULTS: No serious adverse events occurred. Five women had complete histologic responses; 11 women had human papillomavirus-specific T-cell responses. Four of five complete histologic responses developed immunoglobulin A anti-E2-specific antibody. CONCLUSION: ZYC101 warrants further investigation because of a 33% complete histologic responses, a 73% immunologic response, and no serious adverse events.     

HPV16-specific cytotoxic T lymphocyte responses are detected in all HPV16-positive cervical cancer patients

OBJECTIVES: The specific CTL response against human papillomavirus (HPV) antigens in women with cervical cancer has been poorly studied. Immunological monitoring of this response is central for understanding the principles that underlie successful immunotherapeutic strategies. The aim of the study was to investigate the HPV16 E6/E7-specific CTL immune response in a group of untreated HPV16-positive cervical cancer patients. METHODS: Peripheral blood mononuclear cells from 21 untreated cervical cancer patients and 4 healthy controls were isolated prior to any therapy. Autologous monocyte-derived dendritic cells (MDDCs) were transiently transfected with HPV16 E6 or E7 expression vectors and used for one round of in vitro restimulation and as target cells in chromium release assays with restimulated peripheral blood lymphocytes. RESULTS: Transfected monocyte-derived dendritic cells were differentiated to exhibit a fully mature phenotype. HPV16 E6 and E7 transgenes were expressed and translated as measured by RT-PCR and intracellular flow cytometry, respectively. All HPV16-associated cervical cancer patients showed evidence of specific CTLs. Lytic activity for HPV16 E6 (11/12) and/or E7 (8/9) was above 30% at the 100:1 effector to target ratio. None of the HPV16-negative cervical cancer patients or healthy controls were above 15% of lysis. CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest that HPV-specific cytolytic immune responses can be detected in all untreated cervical cancer patients. Our approach, using dendritic cells for restimulation and as target cells, may enhance immunomonitoring of cervical cancer patients.