The Presence of the Autophagic Markers LC3B and Sequestosome 1/p62 in the Hydatidiform Mole : International Journal of Gynecological Pathology

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The Presence of the Autophagic Markers LC3B and Sequestosome 1/p62 in the Hydatidiform Mole

Karpathiou, Georgia M.D., B.Sc., Ph.D.; Dridi, Maroa M.D.; Papoudou-Bai, Alexandra M.D., Ph.D.; Perard, Marine M.D.; Clemenson, Alix M.D.; Chauleur, Celine M.D., Ph.D.; Peoc’h, Michel M.D., Ph.D.

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International Journal of Gynecological Pathology 42(3):p 301-307, May 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/PGP.0000000000000886

Abstract

Autophagy is implicated in normal pregnancy and various pathologic pregnancy conditions. Its presence in hydatidiform moles (HM) is unknown. We immunohistochemically studied 36 HM for LC3B and p62 to precisely determine their expression in the decidua, endometrium, and villi. Nineteen nonmolar pregnancies were also studied. LC3B was found in almost half of the villi and p62 was found in almost all villi. LC3B expression was significantly higher in complete HM than in partial HM. LC3B showed different expression patterns in trophoblast layers. LC3B and p62 expression was higher in molar than nonmolar pregnancies. Autophagic markers are present in HM and their expression differs between complete and partial moles.

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