High molecular weight caldesmon positive stromal cells in the capsule of hepatocellular carcinomas
Aims: To investigate the smooth muscle nature of the stromal cells in the capsule of hepatocellular carcinomas. Methods: Immunohistochemical analysis using monoclonal antibody to high molecular weight caldesmon (HCD), a highly specific marker for smooth muscle cells, was performed in 33 encapsulated...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Journal of clinical pathology 2004-07, Vol.57 (7), p.776-777 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Aims: To investigate the smooth muscle nature of the stromal cells in the capsule of hepatocellular carcinomas. Methods: Immunohistochemical analysis using monoclonal antibody to high molecular weight caldesmon (HCD), a highly specific marker for smooth muscle cells, was performed in 33 encapsulated hepatocellular carcinomas and adjacent hepatic tissues. Results: HCD positive stromal cells were detected in the capsule of 21 of the 33 hepatocellular carcinomas examined. Conclusions: The capsule of hepatocellular carcinomas contains smooth muscle cells. |
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ISSN: | 0021-9746 1472-4146 |
DOI: | 10.1136/jcp.2004.016279 |