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High VEGF Expression Correlates with Fast Growth and Early Metastasis in a Novel Model of Osteosarcoma. Shang-You Yang, Haiying Yu, Jeffrey Krygier, Paul H. Wooley, and Michael P. Mott Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA. INTRODUCTION.
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High VEGF Expression Correlates with Fast Growth and Early Metastasis in a Novel Model of Osteosarcoma Shang-You Yang, Haiying Yu, Jeffrey Krygier, Paul H. Wooley, and Michael P. Mott Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA
INTRODUCTION • Osteosarcoma is an extremely aggressive malignant tumor of the skeleton characterized by fast growing and early hematogenic metastasizing. • It is postulated that the growth, invasion, and metastatic potential of many solid tumors are dependent on angiogenesis and the potent proangiogenic factor - VEGF. • However there are relatively few studies and inclusive results to elucidate the correlation of VEGF expression and progression of osteosarcoma.
OBJECTIVES • Establish a murine model of in situ osteosarcoma and lung metastasis. • Compare the expression of VEGF and the progression/prognosis of osteosarcoma.
METHODS • Establishment of osteosarcoma mouse model: • Two methods to deliver the osteosarcoma cells to the proximal end of tibia of SCID mouse. • a 0.5cm incision along the lateral ligament of knee to expose the proximal end of tibia and a small hole across metaphysis was drilled. 100 µl of medium containing 105 osteosarcoma cells were injected into the hole. • 100 µl of medium with 105 osteosarcoma cells were directed injected to proximal tibia with a larger syrange. • Four different osteosarcoma cell lines were tested to establish tumors in vivo.
Lung Metastasis • All of the High VEGF osteosarcoma mice sacrificed at 8 weeks and 80% of the mice at 6 weeks developed dispersive lung metastasis lesions. • Only 1 out of 7 HOS-tumor mice developed a similar dispersive pulmonary change within the same time.
Summary • Successfully establishment of mouse orthotopic model of osteosarcoma. • Pre-drilling in the bone or directed-injection of tumor cells resulted different tumor formations, osteo- or soft tissue sarcomas. • Initial tumor growth may not require VEGF, but expression of VEGF is correlated with fast growing and metastasis. • c-fos and c-myc expressions are elevated during the tumor development.
Study in Progress • Investigate the correlations of other cytokines/oncogenes with VEGF and the tumor growth/metastas. • Evaluate the gene modification of soluble Flt-1, the decoy receptor of VEGF, as a potential therapeutic avenue to block/halt the growth and metastasis of osteogenic sarcoma.
Acknowledgement • Supported by a grant from Sarcoma Service, Karmanos Cancer Institute; and FMRE, Orthopaedic Surgery, WSU