Mucin Glycosylating Enzymes in Head and Neck Cancers

December 13, 2016 updated by: National Taiwan University Hospital

Expression of Mucin Glycosylating Enzymes in Head and Neck Cancers and Its Correlation With Clinico-pathological Parameters.

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma(HNSCC) is the fourth common malignancy in Taiwan. It accounts for 5.8% of all cancers and causes 2,463 deaths per year. Aberrant glycosylation is the hallmark of most human cancers, including HNSCC, and affects many cellular properties. This study is aimed at exploring the role of mucin glycosylating enzymes in HNSCC.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

Glycosylation is the most common post-translational modification of proteins. Aberrant glycosylation is the hallmark of most human cancers and affect many cellular properties, including cell proliferation, apoptosis, differentiation, transformation, migration and immune response.

Though widely explored in various human cancers, the role of mucin glycosylating enzymes in HNSCC has not been elucidated. Our aims is to analyze the expression patterns of mucin glycosylating enzymes in HNSCC tissues. Furthermore, we will correlate the expression levels of mucin glycosylating enzymes with clinical characteristics of HNSCC patients.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

200

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Taiwan
      • Taipei, Taiwan, 100
        • Recruiting
        • National Taiwan University
        • Contact:
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Pei-Jen Lou, M.D, Ph.D

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 90 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Head and neck cancer patients receiving operation in National Taiwan University Hospital

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Head and neck cancer patients receiving operation in National Taiwan University Hospital

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Recurrence or non-operable patients

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Stage I, II, III, IV HNSCC
Stage I, II, III, IV HNSCC reveive treatment in NTUH

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Measure the expression of mucin glycosylating in head and neck cancer
Time Frame: 1~5 years after patient received surgery
1~5 years after patient received surgery

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

National Taiwan University Hospital

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Pei-Jen Lou, M.D, Ph.D, National Taiwan University Hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

October 1, 2017

Study Completion (Anticipated)

October 1, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 22, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 29, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

November 5, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 15, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 13, 2016

Last Verified

December 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 201307074RIND

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