Expression of metallothionein-3 gene associated with lung adenocarcinoma

摘要

Objective: To explore the role of metallothionein-3 gene in lung adenocarcinoma. Methods: cDNA microarray and northern blots analysis were used to study the expression of metallothionein-3 in lung adenocarcinoma. Results: The results of cDNA microarray showed that metallothionein-3 gene was expressed highly to normal lung tissues at the average ratio of 7.8 (Cy5/Cy3) in lung adenocarcinoma tissues. Northern blots confirmed the ratio changes detected from the microarray. Conclusion: Metallothionein-3 may play an important role in the lung adenocarcinoma development.