Co-deletions of the retinoblastoma gene and Wilms' tumor gene and rearrangement of the Krev-1 gene in a human insulinoma

Jpn J Clin Oncol. 1992 Feb;22(1):6-9.

Abstract

We found deletions of both alleles of the retinoblastoma gene (Rb) and the candidate Wilms' tumor gene (WT33) in a surgically resected human insulinoma by blot hybridization. Rearrangement of Krev-1, a transformation suppressor gene, was also detected in this case. The clinical and histological findings suggested that this tumor would be a benign insulinoma. The result suggests that the inactivation of multiple tumor suppressor genes could be involved even in the development of benign human tumors.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Chromosome Deletion*
  • Female
  • Gene Rearrangement*
  • Genes, Retinoblastoma
  • Genes, Tumor Suppressor*
  • Genes, Wilms Tumor
  • Humans
  • Insulinoma / genetics*
  • Middle Aged
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / genetics*