Objective To investigate the expressions and value of P-glycoprotein(P-gp),multidrug resistance-associated protein(MRP),Bcl-2 and Bax in transitional cell carcinoma of bladder(TCC).Methods The expressions of P-gp,MRP,Bcl-2 and Bax were studied by means of immunohistochemical SP technique in 59 TCCs and 13 controls with normal bladder mucosas.Results(1)the expressions of P-gp,MRP and Bcl-2 in recurrent TCCs were significantly higher than those in primary ones,and the expression of Bax in recurrent TCCs was lower than that in primary ones.(2)In TCCs,the expressions of P-gp and Bcl-2 increased with the increase of grade and stage,while the expressions of Bax decreased with the increase of grade and stage.the expression of MRP has no relationship with the grade and stage.(3)P-gp expression was positively related with the Bcl-2,and negatively with Bax.Conclusion The expression of P-gp,MRP,Bcl-2 and Bax can be used as the important markers of malignancy and prognosis of TCCs. |