Objective
An attempt is made to analyze the molecular behavior of juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (JNA).
Study Design
Case Series
Methods
Quantification of mRNAs expression was undertaken through real-time polymerase chain reaction in JNA (9–24) samples for VEGF-A, basic fibroblast growth factor (b-FGF), platelet-derived growth factor PDGF-A, KIT proto-oncogene receptor tyrosine kinase (c-Kit), Avian myelomatosis viral oncogene homolog (c-Myc), Harvey rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (H-Ras), tumor suppressor gene TP53, and androgen receptor and interleukin 6 (IL-6). The β-catenin expression was evaluated by western blot in 16 samples. Nasal polyp was taken as control.
Results
A significantly increased (P < 0.01) expression of c-myc, VEGFA, bFGF, PDGFA, c-kit, and TP53 was seen, along with enhanced expression of β-catenin. A massive enhancement of H-Ras expression was seen for the first time. Androgen receptor expression was no different, whereas IL-6 despite showing upregulation trend was not significant.
Conclusion
The enhanced expressions of various markers suggest their potential role in JNA. Although the biological significance of c-kit, c-myc, and one of the novel markers H-Ras has yet to be defined, their significant expression may have a therapeutic importance.
Level of Evidence
NA. Laryngoscope, 2016
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