Localization of Cytochrome P450 CYP2S1 Expression in Human Tissues by In Situ Hybridization and Immunohistochemistry

CYP2S1 is a recently discovered dioxin-inducible member of the cytochrome P450 superfamily. It has been shown to be involved in the metabolism of some aromatic hydrocarbons as well as retinoic acid, suggesting a role in biotransformation of both exogenous and endogenous compounds. In this study, we...

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Published inThe journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry Vol. 53; no. 5; pp. 549 - 556
Main Authors Saarikoski, Sirkku T, Wikman, Harriet A.-L, Smith, Gillian, Wolff, C. Henrik J, Husgafvel-Pursiainen, Kirsti
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA Histochemical Soc 01.05.2005
SAGE Publications
Subjects
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System - metabolism
Humans
Immunohistochemistry
In Situ Hybridization
Neoplasms - enzymology
Organ Specificity
Oxygenases - metabolism
human cancer
CYP2S1
cytochrome P450
immunohistochemistry
cellular expression
xenobiotic metabolism
in situ hybridization
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Summary:CYP2S1 is a recently discovered dioxin-inducible member of the cytochrome P450 superfamily. It has been shown to be involved in the metabolism of some aromatic hydrocarbons as well as retinoic acid, suggesting a role in biotransformation of both exogenous and endogenous compounds. In this study, we used mRNA in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry to investigate the cellular localization of CYP2S1 in various human tissues using tissue microarrays. High expression levels were observed mainly in epithelial cell types, especially in the epithelia frequently exposed to xenobiotics. In the respiratory tract, the expression was strong in nasal cavity, bronchi, and bronchioli, whereas it was low in the alveolar lining cells. Similarly, CYP2S1 was highly expressed in the epithelial cells throughout the gastrointestinal tract. Strong epithelial expression was also observed in uterine cervix, urinary bladder, and skin. In many exocrine glands (e.g., adrenal gland and pancreas), secretory epithelial cells showed moderate to strong expression levels. In the liver, the expression was low. CYP2S1 was highly expressed in epithelial cells that are major targets for carcinogen exposure and common progenitor cells to tumor development. Indeed, we found strong CYP2S1 expression in many tumors of epithelial origin.
ISSN:0022-1554
1551-5044
DOI:10.1369/jhc.4C6576.2005