Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α at the invasive tumor front in oral squamous cell carcinoma
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Baishideng Publishing Group Inc
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BACKGROUND Hypoxia in oral cancer promotes tumoral invasion by inducing epithelial-mesenchymal transition, leading to aggressive tumor progression. AIM To characterize the expression of hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha (HIF-1α) at the invasive tumor front (ITF) in comparison to tumor islands (TI) in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and to explore its relationship with E-cadherin and Vimentin expression. METHODS Thirty-eight cases of OSCC and five cases of normal oral mucosa (NOM) were included in this study. The ITF was identified based on the region and immune expression of AE1/AE3. Immunohistochemistry was performed to assess the expression of HIF-1α, Vimentin, and E-cadherin. The immunostaining was analyzed using an immunoreactive score, and the results were illustrated using immunofluorescence. RESULTS HIF-1α expression was significantly higher in the TI region compared to the ITF region (P = 0.0134). Additionally, a significant difference was observed between TI and NOM (P = 0.0115). In the ITF regions, HIF-1α expression showed a significant correlation with Vimentin expression, with higher levels of HIF-1α associated with increased Vimentin expression (P = 0.017). CONCLUSION Based on the results of this study, HIF-1α appears to play a distinct role in OSCC tumor progression, underscoring the importance of exploring hypoxia-driven changes in cellular phenotype at the ITF of OSCC. Further research is needed to better understand their impact on OSCC prognosis. ©The Author(s) 2025. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved.
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E-cadherin; Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α; Immunohistochemistry; Oral squamous cell carcinoma; Vimentin