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Molecular Epidemiological Analysis of Liver and Lung Cancers of Mayak Workers in Russia and Thorotrast Patients in Japan

Research Project

Project/Area Number 15406010
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section海外学術
Research Field Human pathology
Research InstitutionTohoku University

Principal Investigator

FUKUMOTO Manabu  Tohoku University, Institute of Development, Aging & Cancer, Professor, 加齢医学研究所, 教授 (60156809)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) ISHIKAWA Yuichi  Cancer Institute, Department of Pathology, Senior Researcher, 癌研究所, 主任研究員 (80222975)
Project Period (FY) 2003 – 2005
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2005)
Budget Amount *help
¥6,100,000 (Direct Cost: ¥6,100,000)
Fiscal Year 2005: ¥2,000,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,000,000)
Fiscal Year 2004: ¥2,000,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,000,000)
Fiscal Year 2003: ¥2,100,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,100,000)
Keywordsradiation carcinogenesis / Plutonium / Thorotrast / internal exposure / human / angiosarcoma / mesothelioma / α-particles / 肝
Research Abstract

A radiological contrast medium Thorotrast (Th) which contains a natural α-particle emitter, ThO_2 was used during World War II. After injection, Thorotrast deposited mainly in the liver and malignant liver tumors were induced by chronic exposure to α-particles. Relative risk of angiosarcoma (AS) is prominent and the frequency of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (CCC) is also high in the patients with Thorotrast. The workers exposed to α-particles in plutonium (Pu) producing plant, Mayak of USSR were also suffered from AS and CCC in the liver. Pathological specimens of Mayak cases are kept in the South Ural Biophysics Institute (SUBI). Analysis of molecular mechanisms in Th- and Pu-induced liver tumors makes it possible to elucidate carcinogenic mechanisms of radiation in humans.
During the experimental term supported by this grant, we visited Russia twice and discussed once in Germany. Considering that SUBI is closed to the people outside, our success to have met them directly and borrow … More ed pathological specimen was epoch-making. We first tried to analyze genetic changes in Mayak cases but failed because of their storage conditions. Therefore, we made autoradiograms by exposing more than 6 months to confirm the distribution of α-particles on the histological sections. Almost all of the deposited Th was observed in macrophages whereas Pu was not seen. Th was apparently found both on the sections of AS and CCC from Th laden liver tissues, the number of 〓-tracks was higher in CCC cases than in AS cases. In MYAKAS, α-tracks were emited from parenchymal cells and leukocytes. The quantification of α-tracks and structural remodeling of the liver is underway to clarify their relationship. We found 3 cases of mesothelioma which were induced by extravasatiion of Th out of 238 cases of Th-induced tumors. During stay in SUBI we found 7 cases of malignant mesothlioma and brought back their pathological blocks to Japan. We are also collecting Asbestos-induced mesotheliomas in Japan. We are performing immunohistochemical analysis of SV40 virus particles and growth factors to elucidate radiation carcinogenesis in humans. Less

Report

(4 results)
  • 2005 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 2004 Annual Research Report
  • 2003 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (27 results)

All 2006 2005 2004 2003 Other

All Journal Article (19 results) Book (2 results) Publications (6 results)

  • [Journal Article] Analysis of carcinogenic mechanisms of liver cancers induced by chronic exposure to alpha-particles from internally deposited Thorotrast.2006

    • Author(s)
      Fukumoto M, et al.
    • Journal Title

      Radiat Measure (印刷中)(in press)

    • Related Report
      2005 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Recombinant hybrid protein, Shiga-Toxin-GM-CSF, effectively induce apoptosis of colon cancer cells.2006

    • Author(s)
      Habibi Roudkenar M, Fukumoto M, et al.
    • Journal Title

      World J Gastroenterol (印刷中)(in press)

    • Related Report
      2005 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Expression of mouse HtrA1 serine protease in normal bone and cartilage and its upregulation in joint cartilage damaged by experimental arthritis.2005

    • Author(s)
      Tsuchiya A, Fukumoto M, et al.
    • Journal Title

      Bone 37(3)

      Pages: 323-336

    • Related Report
      2005 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Ethnic difference of Helicobacter pylori gastritis : Korean and Japanese gastritis is characterized by male- and antrum-predominant acute foveolitis in comparison with American gastritis.2005

    • Author(s)
      Lee I, Fukumoto M, et al.
    • Journal Title

      World J Gastroenterol 11(1)

      Pages: 94-98

    • Related Report
      2005 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] The involvement of polyamines as substrates of transglutaminase in zonal different hepatocyte proliferation after partial hepatectomy.2005

    • Author(s)
      Ohtake Y, Fukumoto M, et al.
    • Journal Title

      Biol Pharm Bull 28(2)

      Pages: 349-352

    • Related Report
      2005 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Detection of ABCA7-positive cells in salivary glands from patients with Sjogren's syndrome.2005

    • Author(s)
      Toda Y, Fukumoto M, et al.
    • Journal Title

      Pathol Int 55(10)

      Pages: 639-643

    • NAID

      10017125838

    • Related Report
      2005 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Allelotypic characteristics of Thorotrast-induced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma : comparison to non-Thorotrast-associated liver cancers.2004

    • Author(s)
      Liu D, Fukumoto M et al.
    • Journal Title

      Radiat Res 161(2)

      Pages: 235-243

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2005 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Cytochrome P450 Gene expressions in peripheral blood mononuclear cells in comparison with the liver.2004

    • Author(s)
      Furukawa M, Fukumoto M et al.
    • Journal Title

      Cancer Sci 95(6)

      Pages: 520-529

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2005 Final Research Report Summary 2004 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Comparative Analysis of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter gene expressions in peripheral blood leukocytes and in the liver with hepatocellular carcinoma.2004

    • Author(s)
      Moustafa MA, Fukumoto M et al.
    • Journal Title

      Cancer Sci 95(6)

      Pages: 530-536

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2005 Final Research Report Summary 2004 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] 悪性腫瘍放射線治療後の二次癌 : 全国アンケート調査と症例解析.2004

    • Author(s)
      福本 学 他
    • Journal Title

      癌の臨床 50(13)

      Pages: 1081-1084

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2005 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Allelotypic characteristics of Thorotrast-induced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma : comparison to non-Thorotrast-associated liver cancers.2004

    • Author(s)
      Lin D, Fukumoto M et al.
    • Journal Title

      Radiat Res 161(2)

      Pages: 235-243

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2005 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Second Cancers after Radiotherapy against Malignant Neoplasms : Nation-wide Questionnair Examination and Case Analysis.2004

    • Author(s)
      Fukumoto M et al.
    • Journal Title

      Jpn J Cancer Clin (in Japanese) 50(13)

      Pages: 1081-1084

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2005 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Allelotypic characteristics of Thorotrast-induced intrahepatic chol-angiocarcinoma : comparison to non-Thorotrast-associated liver cancers.2004

    • Author(s)
      Liu D, Fukumoto M et al.
    • Journal Title

      Radiat Res 161(2)

      Pages: 235-243

    • Related Report
      2004 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Allelic loss at 19q12 and Xp11-12 predict an adverse clinical outcome in patients with mucinous ovarian tumours of low malignant potential.2004

    • Author(s)
      Nakayama K, Fukumoto M et al.
    • Journal Title

      Br J Cancer 90(6)

      Pages: 1204-1210

    • Related Report
      2004 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Beneficial effect of cepharanthine on overcoming drug-resistance of hepatocellular carcinoma.2004

    • Author(s)
      Nakajima A, Fukumoto M et al.
    • Journal Title

      Int J Oncol 24(3)

      Pages: 635-645

    • Related Report
      2004 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] 悪性腫瘍放射線治療後の二次癌:全国アンケート調査と症例解解析2004

    • Author(s)
      福本 学, 松本 康男
    • Journal Title

      癌の臨床 50(13)

      Pages: 1081-1084

    • Related Report
      2004 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Malgun (clear) cell change in Helicobacter pylori gastritis reflects epithelial genomic damage and repair.2003

    • Author(s)
      Jang J, Fukumoto M et al.
    • Journal Title

      Am J Pathol 162(4)

      Pages: 1203-1211

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2005 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] 放射線治療後の二次癌.2003

    • Author(s)
      福本 学 他
    • Journal Title

      放射線生物研究 38(4)

      Pages: 421-435

    • NAID

      40006070129

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2005 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Second Cancers luduced after Radiotherapy.2003

    • Author(s)
      Fukumoto M et al.
    • Journal Title

      Exp J Radiat Biol (in Japanese) 38(4)

      Pages: 421-435

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2005 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Book] 分子生物学・免疫学キーワード辞典(第二版)2003

    • Author(s)
      福本 学(永田和宏 他編)
    • Total Pages
      1035
    • Publisher
      医学書院
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2005 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Book] Molecular Biology・Immunology Keyword Dictionary (2ed ed.) (ed.By Nagata K et al.)2003

    • Author(s)
      Fukumoto M
    • Total Pages
      1035
    • Publisher
      Igaku Shoin
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2005 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Miyashita H, Fukumoto M et al.: "Pin1 is overexpressed in oral squamous cell carcinoma and its levels correlate with cyclin D1 overexpression"Oncol Report. 10. 455-461 (2003)

    • Related Report
      2003 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Jang J, Fukumoto M et al.: "Malgun(clear)cell change in Helicobacter pylori gastritis reflects epithelial genomic damege and repair"Am J Pathol. 162(4). 1203-1211 (2003)

    • Related Report
      2003 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Kono K, Fukumoto M et al.: "In vitro growth suppression of human glioma cells by a 16-mer oligopeptide : a potential new treatment modality for malignant glioma"J Neurooncol. 63(2). 163-171 (2003)

    • Related Report
      2003 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Nakayama S, Fukumoto M et al.: "Allelotypes as potential prognostic markers in ovarian carcinoma treated with cisplatin-based chemotherapy"Int J Mol Med. 11(5). 621-625 (2003)

    • Related Report
      2003 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 福本 学 他: "放射線治療後の二次癌"放射線生物研究. 38(4). 421-435 (2003)

    • Related Report
      2003 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Liu D, Fukumoto M et al.: "Allelotypic characteristics of Thorotrast-induced intrahepatic cholan giocarcinoma : comparison to non-Thorotrast-associated liver cancers"Radiat Res. 161. 235-243 (2004)

    • Related Report
      2003 Annual Research Report

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