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Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry
Volume 53 (5): 549-556, 2005
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Localization of Cytochrome P450 CYP2S1 Expression in Human Tissues by In Situ Hybridization and Immunohistochemistry

Sirkku T. Saarikoski, Harriet A.-L. Wikman, Gillian Smith, C. Henrik J. Wolff and Kirsti Husgafvel-Pursiainen

Departments of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology (STS,KHP) and Occupational Medicine (HALW,CHJW), Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland; Department of Mental Health and Alcohol Research, National Public Health Institute, Helsinki, Finland (STS); Biomedical Research Center, Ninewells Hospital and Medial School, Dundee UK (GS); and Department of Pathology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland (HALW,CHJW)

Correspondence to: Sirkku T. Saarikoski, National Public Health Institute, Department of Mental Health and Alcohol Research, PO Box 33, FI-00251, Helsinki, Finland. E-mail: Sirkku.Saarikoski{at}ktl.fi

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.

(J Histochem Cytochem 53:549–556, 2005)

Key Words: cellular expression • CYP2S1 • cytochrome P450 • human cancer • immunohistochemistry • in situ hybridization • xenobiotic metabolism


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