Inas Alhudiri
Expression of Cathepsin D in early-stage breast cancer and its prognostic and predictive value
Alhudiri, Inas; Nolan, Christopher; Ellis, Ian; Elzagheid, Adam; Green, Andrew; Chapman, Caroline
Authors
Christopher Nolan
Professor IAN ELLIS IAN.ELLIS@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Professor of Cancer Pathology
Adam Elzagheid
ANDREW GREEN ANDREW.GREEN@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Associate Professor
Caroline Chapman
Abstract
Purpose
Cathepsin D is a proteolytic enzyme that is normally localized in the lysosomes and is involved in the malignant progression of breast cancer. There are conflicting results regarding Cathepsin D significance as prognostic and predictor marker in breast cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the expression and prognostic significance of Cathepsin D in early-stage breast cancer.
Methods
Expression of Cathepsin D was assessed by immunohistochemical staining of tissue microarrays, in a large well-characterized series of early-stage operable breast cancer (n = 954) from Nottingham Primary Breast Carcinoma Series between the period of 1988 and 1998 who underwent primary surgery. Correlation of Cathepsin D expression with clinicopathological parameters and prognosis was evaluated.
Results
Cathepsin D expression was positive in 71.2% (679/954) of breast cancer tumours. Positive expression of Cathepsin D was significantly associated with high histological grade (p = 0.007), pleomorphism (p = 0.002), poor Nottingham Prognostic Index (NPI) score (p < 0.002), recurrence (p = 0.005) and distant metastasis (p < 0.0001). Kaplan–Meier analysis showed that Cathepsin D expression was significantly associated with shorter breast cancer-specific survival (p = 0.001), higher risk of recurrence (p = 0.001) and distant metastasis (p < 0.0001). ER-positive tumours expressing Cathepsin D and treated with tamoxifen demonstrated a significantly higher risk of distant metastasis.
Conclusion
Cathepsin D expression significantly predicts poor prognosis in breast cancer and is associated with variables of poor prognosis and shorter outcome. The strong association of Cathepsin D with aggressive tumour characteristics and poor outcomes warrants further research of its potential as a therapeutic target The results also suggest a possible interaction between Cathepsin D and tamoxifen therapy in ER-positive breast cancer which needs further investigation to elucidate the underlying mechanisms.
Citation
Alhudiri, I., Nolan, C., Ellis, I., Elzagheid, A., Green, A., & Chapman, C. (2024). Expression of Cathepsin D in early-stage breast cancer and its prognostic and predictive value. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 206(1), 143-153. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10549-024-07293-y
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Feb 8, 2024 |
Online Publication Date | Apr 5, 2024 |
Publication Date | 2024-07 |
Deposit Date | Mar 19, 2024 |
Publicly Available Date | Apr 6, 2025 |
Journal | Breast Cancer Research and Treatment |
Print ISSN | 0167-6806 |
Electronic ISSN | 1573-7217 |
Publisher | Springer Verlag |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 206 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 143-153 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10549-024-07293-y |
Keywords | Breast cancer; Cathepsin D; immunohistochemistry; tissue microarray; prognosis |
Public URL | https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/32741997 |
Publisher URL | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10549-024-07293-y |
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