PD-L1 Expression and Immune Response in Squamous Cervical Lesion and Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cervix

Authors

  • Riadi Department of Anatomical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, Indonesia).
  • Rina Masadah Department of Anatomical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, Indonesia).
  • Syarifuddin Wahid Department of Anatomical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, Indonesia).
  • Berti Nelwan Department of Anatomical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, Indonesia).
  • Upik A. Miskad Department of Anatomical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, Indonesia).
  • Andi Alfian Zainuddin Department of Anatomical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, Indonesia).

Keywords:

PD-L1, TILs, cervical intraepithelial lesion, cervical squamous cell carcinoma

Abstract

Aim : To explore the possibility of using anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy in low-grade intraepithelial lesion (LSIL), high-grade intraepithelial lesion (HSIL), and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the cervix. Material and methods: PD-L1 expression was analyzed by an immunohistochemical technique using an anti-PD-L1 antibody. Tumour infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) were analyzed by comparing the area occupied by lymphocytes with the stromal area between tumors. Result: there was a statistical difference between PD-L1 expression and TILs (p < 0.001). PD-L1 expression appeared higher in cervical intraepithelial lesion than squamous cell carcinoma, but there was no statistical difference (p = 0.781). Conclusion: It is possible to use anti-PD-L1 in cervical intraepithelial squamous lesions and cervical squamous cell carcinoma.

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2022-05-28

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Riadi, Rina Masadah, Syarifuddin Wahid, Berti Nelwan, Upik A. Miskad, & Andi Alfian Zainuddin. (2022). PD-L1 Expression and Immune Response in Squamous Cervical Lesion and Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cervix. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 62(2), 182–188. Retrieved from https://gssrr.org/index.php/JournalOfBasicAndApplied/article/view/14091

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