Expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and Ki‐67 in soft tissue sarcoma. Is prognostic significance histotype‐specific?

Abstract

Abnormal patterns of proliferation characterize the behavior of many tumors. Proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and Ki‐67 are two cell cycle antigens which are expressed in proliferative states. Our study examines the prognostic value of these cell‐cycle antigens in soft tissue sarcoma (STS). Paraffin‐embedded primary tumor tissues from 185 patients (1980–92) were stained with the anti‐PCNA antibody PC‐10; 182 of these were stained with the antibody MIB‐1 for Ki‐67. Using PCNA (≤50; >50%) and Ki‐67 (≤10; >10%) indices, we examined and compared metastasis‐free survival (MFS) in a mixed‐histotype group, as well as after subdivision into MFH and non‐MFH groups. Fifty‐seven patients devel..