Sequential cytogenetic alterations in hamster oral keratinocytes during DMBA-induced oral carcinogenesis.
Using the hamster cheek pouch oral cancer model, we have performed a comprehensive analysis of the cytogenetic changes in hamster oral keratinocytes during 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced carcinogenesis. Tumour induction in the hamster cheek pouch required repeated application of the carcinogen for 14 weeks. We have found that this hamster oral cancer model to be suitable for cytogenetic studies. Unlike human oral cancers where chromosome breaks have been shown, this is only infrequently observed in DMBA-treated hamster oral keratinocytes. Of importance is the finding that at the beginning of the second week of DMBA treatment, there is a significant increase of karyotypes demonstrating tetraploid or near-tetraploidy. We propose that the significant increase in hamster oral keratinocytes exhibiting tetraploidy be further evaluated as a marker of premalignancy/malignancy.
Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts 02115.
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Lin
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Hsieh
S Y
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Li
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HC
Shih
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Chiang
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McBride
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Todd
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Chou
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Chou
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Wong
D015127:9,10-Dimethyl-1,2-benzanthracene; D000818:Animals; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000235:genetics*; D002471:Cell Transformation, Neoplastic / Q000235:genetics*; D002478:Cells, Cultured; D002610:Cheek; D002869:Chromosome Aberrations; D006224:Cricetinae; D007621:Karyotyping; D015603:Keratinocytes / Q000187:drug effects*; D008647:Mesocricetus; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000235:genetics*; D011003:Ploidies; D013997:Time Factors
D015127:9,10-Dimethyl-1,2-benzanthracene