From: Transcription factors GATA-4 and GATA-6 in normal and neoplastic human gastrointestinal mucosa
Tissue | Diagnosis | GATA-4 | GATA-6 | Ihh |
---|---|---|---|---|
Esophagus (n = 9) | ||||
Barrett's esophagus | +++ | +++ | ++ | |
Stomach (n = 8) | ||||
Intestinal metaplasia | +++ | +++ | ++ | |
Neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia | ++ | +++ | - | |
Colon (n = 15) | ||||
Adenoma, low grade dysplasia | - | + | + | |
Adenoma, high grade dysplasia | - | ++ | ++ | |
Adenocarcinoma, low/moderate grade | - | + | - | |
Adenocarcinoma, high grade | - | + | - |