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M. Efendi\u0107<\/strong>, D. Vnuk<\/strong>, L. Medven Zagradi\u0161nik<\/strong>, M. Hoh\u0161teter<\/strong>, J. Kule\u0161<\/strong>, A. Musulin<\/strong>* and N. Ma\u0107e\u0161i\u0107<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/a> ▲<\/a><\/p>\n The aim of this research paper was to review the literature on testicular tumors in dogs, as the future of diagnostics and choice of therapy for oncological patients lies in tumor markers and proteomics research. Older dogs are prone to developing testicular tumors, which are usually benign, but in some cases can be malignant. The suspicion of a testicular tumor often arises incidentally during the clinical examination of a patient for another problem or during a systematic examination. It occurs most frequently in non-castrated individuals over the age of 10 years, and only very rarely do patients with testicular tumors show any symptoms. Histopathological examination is considered an objective diagnostic method for differentiating the types of testicular tumors in dogs. A testicular biopsy is also possible but does not guarantee a therapeutic effect. Key words:<\/strong> canine testicular tumors; serum tumor markers; immunohistochemical tumor markers; proteomics<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/a> ▲<\/a><\/p>\n Testicular tumors in dogs are the most common type of tumor of the canine reproductive system and are among the top three most common tumor types after skin and fibrous tumors. Testicular tumors in dogs are usually not malignant (benign), but malignant changes do occur in some cases. Metastases most commonly affect the regional lymph nodes and the lungs, though the visceral organs can also be affected (Gopinath et al<\/em>., 2009; Holst and Dremains, 2015; Mihokovi\u0107 et al<\/em>., 2017).<\/p>\n The suspicion of a testicular tumor often arises incidentally during the clinical examination of a patient. It occurs most frequently in uncastrated individuals over 10 years of age, and very rarely do patients with testicular tumors show any symptoms (Gopinath et al<\/em>., 2009; Liao et al<\/em>., 2009; Efendi\u0107 et al<\/em>., 2021). In the expected clinical changes of the testis affected by the tumor, a change in consistency and sometimes also in the size of the testis can be observed, and when the ejaculate is evaluated, reduced and impaired spermatogenesis is possible (Camara et al<\/em>., 2014; Holst and Dremains, 2015; Efendi\u0107 et al<\/em>., 2021). In advanced testicular tumor processes, hormonal disruption, i.e., hyperestrogenization, can occur, which can subsequently cause a dermatological clinical picture (bilateral symmetrical alopecia, hyperpigmentation at the site of alopecia with macular melanosis) and gynecomastia, non-regenerative normocytic normochromic anemia and hypoplasia of bone marrow can occur, but then the prognosis is unfavorable (Gopinath et al<\/em>., 2009; Withers et al<\/em>., 2016; Song et al<\/em>., 2021). Hyperestrogenization has been described in Serttolli cell tumor (SCT), but cases have also been reported in dogs with seminoma (SEM) and Leydig cell tumor (LCT) (Peters et al<\/em>., 2000; Gopinath et al<\/em>., 2009; Hoh\u0161teter, 2012; Hitoshi et al<\/em>., 2014; Song et al<\/em>., 2021).<\/p>\n The increased prevalence of testicular tumors is associated with genetic factors, age, cryptorchidism, the external influence of carcinogenic properties and the predisposition of certain breeds (Liao et al<\/em>., 2009; Hoh\u0161teter, 2012; Hitoshi et al<\/em>., 2014; Holst and Dremains, 2015; Song et al<\/em>., 2021; Efendi\u0107 et al<\/em>., 2021).<\/p>\n After clinical examination and the suspicion of a tumor process in the testicles, an ultrasound (US) examination of the testicles is indicated, which plays a key role in the detection of testicular tumors. In general, any vascularized mass that develops in the testis can be considered a tumor. There is no uniform morphological taxonomic system for describing testicular tumors in either human or veterinary medicine. In US examination, size, echogenicity, complexity, presence of solid and cystic components, margins and the presence of calcifications are observed. The complexity of the appearance of testicular tumors is multifactorial. Segmental infarcts, necrosis, hemorrhage, abscesses, hematomas, granulomatous and fibrotic areas, and calcifications can increase the morphological complexity of the tumor. Current guidelines for US imaging of the scrotum recommend the use of 7-15 MHz transducers, but ultra-wideband transducers in the 4-18 MHz range can also be used (Necas et al<\/em>., 2021). Characterization of testicular morphology with US is difficult, therefore histopathology of testicular tissue is an important step in the final diagnosis of the type of testicular tumor (Mihokovi\u0107 et al<\/em>., 2017; Hoh\u0161teter, 2012).<\/p>\n Histopathological confirmation takes place after the surgical procedure of orchiectomy, which is a diagnostic and therapeutic method. Histopathological examination is considered an objective diagnostic method for differentiating testicular tumor types in dogs (Mihokovi\u0107 et al<\/em>., 2017). A testicular biopsy is also possible, but does not guarantee a therapeutic effect.<\/p>\n Histologically, testicular tumors in dogs are classified as:<\/p>\n Testicular tumors in dogs most commonly occur as single tumors, though multiple tumors can also occur in one testicle. According to the World Health Organization\u2019s classification of domestic animal tumors, the most common testicular tumors in dogs are testicular stromal tumors (spermatic cord tumors), germ cell tumors and mixed tumors. The most common subtypes of testicular tumors are LCT, SEM and SCT (Liao et al<\/em>., 2009; Hoh\u0161teter, 2012; Hitoshi et al<\/em>., 2014; Holst and Dremains, 2015; Song et al<\/em>., 2021; Efendi\u0107 et al<\/em>., 2021).<\/p>\n <\/a> ▲<\/a><\/p>\n Germ cell tumors are usually not hormonally active, but if they develop a significant amount of placental tissue, they can secrete large amounts of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone that acts similarly to luteinizing hormone (LH). Seminomas often cause testicular enlargement, to a size of more than 6 cm. Teratomas are composed of several germ layers. They are extremely rare in dogs (Holst and Dremains, 2015), and in animals they occur more frequently in cryptorchid stallions between the first and fifth year of life, indicating the possibility of congenital development. The development of this tumor in the testis can result in the testis being unable to descend normally, and it can also lead to an enlargement of the testis. Their histological appearance varies. Testicular tissue with teratomas usually shows varying degrees of tubular atrophy and reduced spermatogenesis. In most cases, teratomas have a benign biological behavior, though they can also have malignant behavior (teratocarcinomas) (Hoh\u0161teter, 2012).<\/p>\n <\/a> ▲<\/a><\/p>\n Sertoli cell tumors (SCT) and Leydig cell tumors (LCT) belong to this group. Interstitial (Leydig) cell tumors arise from the interstitial cells of a normal testis and are histologically similar to them. <\/a> ▲<\/a><\/p>\n To be histologically declared as MSCT, the tumor should meet the criteria of containing two or more tumor types that originate from stromal or interstitial tumors in a testis and consist of closely related germ and Sertoli cells, but not interstitial cells (Camara et al<\/em>., 2014). <\/a> ▲<\/a><\/p>\n A neoplasm or a tumor produces substances called markers, i.e., tumor markers. They can be determined in blood, body fluids or tissue, and certain types of tumor markers can be very specific for a given animal species. In healthy individuals, they are present in small amounts, while their concentrations increase with the appearance and growth of tumors. Anti-M\u00fcllerian hormone is a multifunctional cytokine, i.e., a glycoprotein secreted by Sertoli cells in males and granulosa cells in females (Hitoshi et al<\/em>., 2014; Walter, 2020). It belongs to the transforming growth factor beta (TGF-\u03b2) group, which regulates many aspects of physiological embryogenesis and tissue homeostasis and is involved in the pathophysiological mechanisms of many diseases (Tzavlaki and Moustakas, 2021).<\/p>\n In male dogs, AMH plays a role in inducing the regression of M\u00fcllerian ducts during embryogenesis, preventing the development of female genital organs. In male dogs, serum expression of AMH begins during fetal sexual differentiation and continues until puberty. In the post-pubertal phase of male mammals, AMH plays a role in the regulation of testosterone from Leydig cells (Banco et al<\/em>., 2012; Hitoshi et al<\/em>., 2014; Themmen et al<\/em>., 2016).<\/p>\n Significant expression of AMH in serum was found in dogs with SCT (Hitoshi et al<\/em>, 2014; Holst and Dremains, 2015) and in cryptorchid individuals, although the reason for the higher serum concentration of AMH in cryptorchids is thought to be due to an increased amount of immature Sertoli cells (Banco et al<\/em>., 2012; Khan et al<\/em>., 2018; Walter, 2020). A significantly lower serum AMH concentration was found in neutered individuals compared to non-neutered male and female dogs (Walter, 2020).<\/p>\n Based on previous studies, serum AMH has been found to be a good specific tumor marker for SCT, and a functional marker for the detection of a functional cryptorchid testis and for the differentiation of neutered individuals.<\/p>\n Alongside androsterone and dihydroandrosterone, testosterone is the most important natural androgen and is primarily a male sex hormone. In the testes and adrenal glands, androgens can be synthesized from cholesterol or directly from acetyl-coenzyme A (Samard\u017eija et al<\/em>., 2018). A reduced serum testosterone concentration is expected in dogs with SCT. Feminization syndrome in dogs has been found to be associated with a decrease in the ratio of serum estradiol to testosterone below the reference value (Mischke et al<\/em>., 2002; Gopinath et al<\/em>., 2009). Testosterone has been shown to have a lower serum level in cryptorchid dogs (Hornakova et al<\/em>., 2017). A negative correlation was also found between testosterone and AMH in males, as testosterone suppresses the production of AMH from Sertoli cells (Themmen et al<\/em>., 2016).<\/p>\n The hormone 17-beta-estradiol has proved to be a useful serum marker in the differentiation of cryptorchidism, as it is also elevated in cryptorchid dogs (Hornakova et al<\/em>., 2017), just as estradiol was elevated in dogs with SCT and showed a significantly high concentration in dogs with feminization syndrome (Peters et al<\/em>., 2000; Mischke, 2012; Hitoshi et al<\/em>., 2014; Withers et al<\/em>., 2016).<\/p>\n The expression of INSL-3 in serum is associated with cryptorchidism, where its level is significantly lower (Hoh\u0161teter, 2012).<\/p>\n Certain immunohistochemical markers (biomarkers) are used to differentiate human testicular tumors, and some of them have also been studied in dogs with testicular tumors, such as AMH, Ki-67, INSL-3, alpha-fetoprotein, lactate dehydrogenase, c-KIT , CD-30, TERT, PCNA, p53, E-cadherin, GATA-4, cytokeratin, inhibin-\u03b1, OCT3\/4, PGP 9.5, desmin and vimentin (Papaioannou et al<\/em>., 2009; Banco et al<\/em>., 2012; Hoh\u0161teter, 2012; Hoh\u0161teter et al<\/em>., 2014; Posastiuc et al<\/em>., 2022).<\/p>\n In veterinary medicine, there are only a few studies on the immunohistochemical expression of AMH in dogs with testicular tumors. It has been found that fetuses, neonatal puppies, and puppies up to 45 days of age have immunohistochemical expression of AMH, while older puppies and adults do not have significant expression of AMH. Dogs with SCT show significant immunohistochemical expression of AMH, indicating that AMH is a useful marker for immature and tumorous Sertoli cells in dogs (Banco et al<\/em>., 2012).<\/p>\n The monoclonal antibody Ki-67 is a nuclear protein that is a good indicator of tumor cell proliferation by immunohistochemical methods, which is why it is often referred to as a proliferation marker. Sertoli cells are the only testicular cells whose cytoplasm is immunohistochemically extremely positive for neuron-specific enolase and also diffusely stained with vimentin.<\/p>\n Studies on cytokeratin in veterinary medicine show that there is no immunoreactivity for cytokeratin in SEM, whereas the detected expression is most frequently found in SCT and mixed SCT tumors and rarely in LCT. Cytokeratin has been shown to be a good biomarker for the differentiation of testicular stromal tumors and testicular germ cell tumors. <\/a> ▲<\/a><\/p>\n In biomedicine, proteomics is already extremely useful for finding new tumor markers. Proteomics deals with the study of proteins and enables their identification and quantification in cells, tissues, and biological fluids as well as the analysis of changes in protein expression in healthy and diseased cells. Accordingly, the future of diagnostics and the choice of therapy for oncological patients also lies in proteome research (Graves and Haystead, 2002; Aebersold and Mann, 2003; Bili\u0107 et al<\/em>., 2018; Kule\u0161 et al<\/em>., 2021; \u0160imonji, 2023). Numerous proteomic and genomic data sets of mammals are already available in publicly accessible databases, but there are currently no data on proteomic studies of testicular tumors in dogs in the available literature.<\/p>\n <\/a> ▲<\/a><\/p>\n From the reviewed literature, it appears that this area is not well researched, particularly in terms of proteomic research on testicular tumors in dogs. <\/a> 1.\tAEBERSOLD, R. and M. MANN (2003): Mass spectrometry-based proteomics. Nature 422, 198-207. 10.1038\/nature01511. 10.1038\/nature01511 <\/a> ▲<\/a><\/p>\n Cilj je ovog istra\u017eivanja pregled literature o tumorima testisa u pasa, budu\u0107i da je budu\u0107nost dijagnostike i izbora terapije onkolo\u0161kih bolesnika u istra\u017eivanju tumorskih markera i proteomici. Klju\u010dne rije\u010di:<\/strong> tumori testisa pasa, serumski tumorski markeri, imunohistokemijski tumorski markeri, proteomika<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" M. 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\nMa\u0161a EFENDI\u0106<\/strong>, Dra\u017een VNUK<\/strong>, Lidija MEDVEN ZAGRADI\u0160NIK<\/strong>, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia; Marko HOH\u0160TETER<\/strong>, Bioinstitute \u010cakovec, \u010cakovec, Croatia, Josipa KULE\u0160<\/strong>, Andrija MUSULIN<\/strong>*, (Corresponding author, e-mail: amusulin@vef.unizg.hr), Nino MA\u0106E\u0160I\u0106<\/strong>, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/veterinarska-stanica-journal.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pdf.png\")
<\/a>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.46419\/vs.55.6.12<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p>\n\nAbstract<\/a>Introduction<\/a>1. Germ cell tumors<\/a>2. Gonadostromal\/sex cord-stromal tumors<\/a>3. Mixed germ cell-sex cord stromal tumors (MSCT)<\/a>Serological and immunohistochemical tumor markers<\/a>Proteomic research<\/a>Conclusions<\/a>References<\/a>
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Abstract<\/h2>\n
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\nHistologically, testicular tumors in dogs are divided into germ cell tumors, testicular stromal tumors and mixed testicular tumors.
\nPrevious research determined serum and immunohistochemical markers for testicular tumors in dogs, and it has been found that there is a significant difference in the expression of anti-M\u00fcllerian hormone, testosterone and 17-beta-estradiol in the serum and tissue of testicular tumors in dogs, which is useful for diagnosis and treatment decisions. Recent research has focused on proteomics, which analyzes the entire protein component, and biomedical research has already begun to use it for diagnostic and prognostic markers of testicular tumors. To date, no proteomic studies have been performed on testicular tumors in dogs, but the expression of various proteins associated with oncogenic effects has been determined in dogs with different tumors compared to healthy dogs.<\/p>\nIntroduction<\/h2>\n
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1. Germ cell tumors<\/h2>\n
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\nThese tumors sometimes secrete estrogen hormones (Guyton and Hall, 2017). Germ cell tumors include seminomas (SEM), teratomas, embryonal carcinomas and yolk sac carcinomas. Of the above, only SEM is more common in pets, and teratomas are very rare (Hoh\u0161teter, 2012).<\/p>\n
\nThe enlargement and pain in the testicles are the result of intratubular hemorrhage and necrosis. Seminomas are usually soft in consistency, sometimes they can be hard, but to a lesser extent than in SCT.
\nHistologically, they are divided into intratubular and diffuse forms. Microscopically, atrophic tubules are usually observed at the edge of the tumor, and occasionally accentuated intratubular spermatogonial proliferation can be seen in the altered testis. In humans, SEM are more common in younger men and are always considered malignant tumors, whereas in dogs they more often exhibit benign biological behavior, although metastases are more common in SEM than in SCT and LCT.
\nThe different biological behavior in humans and dogs is thought to be due to a different cellular origin. Histologically, seminomas are often locally invasive and tumor cells infiltrate the surrounding blood vessels or the tissue of the tunica albuginea, epididymis or spermatic cord, which is a clear criterion for malignancy.
\nMetastases occur in dogs in less than 10% of cases (Hoh\u0161teter, 2012).<\/p>\n2. Gonadostromal\/sex cord-stromal tumors<\/h2>\n
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\nSertoli cell tumors develop from the supporting cells of the seminiferous tubules.
\nThey are much harder in consistency than SEM or LCT. In 20% of cases, they are hormonally active, i.e., they can cause increased estrogen secretion and thus the occurrence of a feminization syndrome (Peters et al<\/em>., 2000; Gopinath et al<\/em>., 2009; Hoh\u0161teter, 2012; Hitoshi et al<\/em>., 2014; Song et al<\/em>., 2021). The symptoms of hyperestrogenization disappear after castration if the tumor has not metastasized (Holst and Dremains, 2015). Microscopically, SCTs affect only the testis in most cases, but in malignant biological behavior they spread to neighboring structures of the tunica albuginea, epididymis or spermatic cord. Based on their histologic appearance, they are divided into intratubular and diffuse forms. Most SCTs are benign, but some 10-15% of tumors exhibit malignant biological behavior, and the incidence of metastases in tumors less than 2 cm is low. The biological behavior of diffuse histological forms is more often malignant, whereas intratubular forms are mostly benign. The prognosis in dogs with SCT is usually favorable if no metastases and\/or bone marrow hypoplasia are present. If bone marrow hypoplasia occurs, the mortality rate is over 70% (Hoh\u0161teter, 2012).<\/p>\n
\nThere are reports that LCTs are associated with prostatic hyperplasia, prostate tumors, perineal hernias and perineal gland tumors. Despite the fact that the interstitial cells produce androgenic hormones and the tumor cells produce even greater amounts of these hormones, there is no evidence that these tumors lead to hyperandrogenism. In rare cases, these tumors cause a feminization syndrome. In ultrasound examination, a LCT can usually be recognized as well-circumscribed hypoechoic or hyperechoic areas. Due to their relatively small size (up to 2 cm), these tumors do not usually lead to an enlargement of the testicles, but can cause a change in the shape of the testicles, such as protrusions on the surface of small, soft and atrophic testicles. Histologically, they are well demarcated in cross-section, but are not or only very poorly encapsulated. Most interstitial tumors are biologically benign, although malignant forms (carcinoma of the interstitial cells) have also been described. Prognostically, castration leads to a favorable prognosis in most cases (Hoh\u0161teter, 2012).<\/p>\n3. Mixed germ cell-sex cord stromal tumors (MSCT)<\/h2>\n
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\nThese tumors are usually referred to as collision tumors, as they represent the junction of two different tumors in one testicle. Mixed tumor types exhibit features of SEM and SCT. The biological behavior is similar to SEM or SCT, and they usually do not lead to hyperestrogenism (Hoh\u0161teter, 2012).<\/p>\nSerological and immunohistochemical tumor markers<\/h2>\n
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\nDue to the continuous progress of diagnostics in veterinary medicine, more and more emphasis is being placed on the diagnosis of tumors based on serological tumor markers. Also, immunohistochemical biomarkers have been determined for a range of tumors in dogs, including testicular tumors. Tumor markers are used as advanced diagnostics to detect tumors and\/or to determine a specific therapy and to monitor the course of therapy. In veterinary medicine, the following tumor markers have been mentioned in connection with testicular tumors in dogs: most frequently anti-M\u00fcllerian hormone (AMH) and insulin-like factor 3 (INSL-3), while testosterone and 17-beta-estradiol are less present in the literature.<\/p>\n
\nIt is commonly used in medicine to detect expression in breast cancer in women to assess tumor grade by histopathological analysis (Plaveti\u0107 et al<\/em>., 2013). It has been found that in dogs with SEM, as more than 50% of SEM cells express Ki-67 and calretinin antibodies (Hoh\u0161teter, 2012).<\/p>\n
\nGerm cell tumors, i.e., in SEM, c-KIT showed positive immunohistochemical expression, and the biomarker PLAP also showed positive immunohistochemical expression in SEM in dogs (Hoh\u0161teter, 2012; Hoh\u0161teter et al<\/em>., 2014).<\/p>\nProteomic research<\/h2>\n
\nConclusions<\/h2>\n
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\nTesticular tumors are the most common type of tumor of the canine reproductive system and are usually not malignant.
\nHistopathological examination is considered an objective diagnostic method for differentiating testicular tumor types in dogs. In veterinary medicine, the following tumor markers have been mentioned in connection with testicular tumors in dogs: AMH, INSL-3, testosterone and 17-beta-estradiol, Ki-67. The future of diagnostics and choice of therapy for oncologic patients lies in proteomic research.<\/p>\n
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Tumori testisa u pasa<\/h2>\n
\nMa\u0161a EFENDI\u0106<\/strong>, Dra\u017een VNUK<\/strong>, Lidija MEDVEN ZAGRADI\u0160NIK<\/strong>, Veterinarski fakultet Sveu\u010dil\u0161ta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska; Marko HOH\u0160TETER<\/strong>, Bioinstitut \u010cakovec, \u010cakovec, Hrvatska, Josipa KULE\u0160<\/strong>, Andrija MUSULIN<\/strong>, Nino MA\u0106E\u0160I\u0106<\/strong>, Veterinarski fakultet Sveu\u010dili\u0161ta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska<\/div>\n
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\nStariji su psi skloni razvoju tumora testisa koje su, naj\u010de\u0161\u0107e, dobro\u0107udne prirode, no u nekim slu\u010dajevima dolazi i do zlo\u0107udnog biolo\u0161kog pona\u0161anja.
\nPostavljanje sumnje na tumor testisa \u010desto se doga\u0111a slu\u010dajno prilikom klini\u010dkog pregleda pacijenta zbog drugih simptoma ili prilikom sistematskog pregleda. Vrlo rijetko pacijenti s tumorom testisa pokazuju bilo kakve ikakve simptome i naj\u010de\u0161\u0107e se javlja u nekastriranih jedinki starijih od 10 godina, Smatra se da je histopatolo\u0161ka pretraga objektivna dijagnosti\u010dka metoda za razlikovanje tipova tumora testisa u pasa. Biopsija testisa je mogu\u0107a, ali time nije osiguran i terapijski u\u010dinak. Histolo\u0161ki, tumori testisa u pasa klasificiraju se kao tumori zametnih stanica, tumori strome testisa i mje\u0161oviti tumori testisa. Dosada\u0161njim istra\u017eivanjima utvr\u0111eni su serumski i imunohistokemijski markeri za tumore testisa u pasa i time je utvr\u0111eno da postoji zna\u010dajna razlika u ekspresiji anti-M\u00fcllerovog hormona, testosterona i 17-beta estradiola u serumu i tkivu tumorskih testisa u pasa \u0161to je korisno u svrhu postavljanja dijagnoze i odluke o terapiji. Novija istra\u017eivanja stavljaju naglasak na proteomiku koja analizira kompletnu proteinsku komponentu, a u biomedicini se ve\u0107 po\u010dela koristiti u svrhu dijagnosti\u010dkih i prognosti\u010dkih markera tumora testisa. Do sada nisu provedena proteomska istra\u017eivanja na tumorima testisa u pasa, no utvr\u0111ena je ekspresija razli\u010ditih proteina povezanih s onkogenim u\u010dinkom u pasa s razli\u010ditim tumorima u odnosu na zdrave pse.<\/p>\n