Expression of vascular endothelial growth factor, receptor KDR and p53 protein in transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder.

Aim: To evaluate the expression profile of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), kinase-insert-domain-containing receptor (KDR) and p53 in patients from Northeastern China with transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of bladder.

Materials And Methods: One hundred and twelve patients with bladder transitional cell carcinoma were involved in this study. The expression of VEGF, KDR and p53 were evaluated by immunohistochemical staining on paraffin-embedded slides.