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Zhang Q, Cao Z, Wang Y, Wu H, Zhang Z, Liu Z. Proteomic Analysis of Tissue Proteins Related to Lateral Lymph Node Metastasis in Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma. J Proteome Res 2024. [PMID: 39600146 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.4c00737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2024]
Abstract
Patients with lateral lymph node metastasis (LLNM) may experience higher locoregional recurrence rates and poorer prognoses compared to those without LLNM, highlighting the need for effective preoperative stratification to reliably assess risk LLNM. In this study, we collected PTMC samples from Peking Union Medical College Hospital and employed data-independent acquisition mass spectrometry proteomics technique to identify protein profiles in PTMC tissues with and without LLNM. Pseudo temporal analysis and single sample gene set enrichment analysis were conducted in combination with The Cancer Genome Atlas Thyroid Carcinoma for functional coordination analysis and the construction of a prediction model based on random forest. Non-negative matrix factorization (NMF) clustering was utilized to classify molecular subtypes of PTMC. Our findings revealed that the differential activation of pathways such as MAPK and PI3K was critical in enhancing the lateral lymph node metastatic potential of PTMC. We successfully screened biomarkers via machine learning and public databases, creating an effective prediction model for metastasis. Additionally, we explored the mechanism of metastasis-associated PTMC subtypes via NMF clustering. These insights into LLNM mechanisms in PTMC may contribute to future biomarker screening and the identification of therapeutic targets.
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- Qiyao Zhang
- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, P. R. China
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, National Infrastructure for Translational Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, P. R. China
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Grgurević L, Novak R, Jambrošić L, Močibob M, Jaganjac M, Halasz M, Salai G, Hrkač S, Milošević M, Vlahović T, Romić J, Matičić D, Vidović D. Systemic Lipid Metabolism Dysregulation as a Possible Driving Force of Fracture Non-Unions? Bioengineering (Basel) 2024; 11:1135. [PMID: 39593795 PMCID: PMC11592249 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering11111135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2024] [Revised: 11/04/2024] [Accepted: 11/07/2024] [Indexed: 11/28/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Non-unions are fractures that do not heal properly, resulting in a false joint formation at the fracture site. This condition leads to major health issues and imposes a burden on national healthcare systems. The etiology of non-unions is still not fully understood; therefore, we aimed to identify potential systemic factors that may contribute to their formation. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional concomitant proteomic and metabolomic pilot study of blood plasma in patients with non-unions (N = 11) and compared them with patients with bone fracture in the normal active healing phase (N = 12). RESULTS We found five significantly upregulated proteins in the non-union group: immunoglobulin heavy variable 3-74, immunoglobulin lambda variable 2-18, low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 4, zinc-alpha-2-glycoprotein, and serum amyloid A-1 protein; and we found one downregulated protein: cystatin-C. The metabolomic study found differences in alanine, aspartate and glutamate metabolism pathways between two groups. CONCLUSIONS The combined results of proteomic and metabolomic analyses suggest that the dysregulation of lipid metabolism may contribute to non-union formation.
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- Lovorka Grgurević
- Center for Translational and Clinical Research, Department of Proteomics, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (R.N.)
- Department of Anatomy, “Drago Perovic”, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- Biomedical Research Center Salata, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Center for Translational and Clinical Research, Department of Proteomics, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (R.N.)
- Biomedical Research Center Salata, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Center for Translational and Clinical Research, Department of Proteomics, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (R.N.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Laboratory for Oxidative Stress, Division of Molecular Medicine, Ruder Boskovic Institute, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Laboratory for Oxidative Stress, Division of Molecular Medicine, Ruder Boskovic Institute, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pulmonology, University Hospital Dubrava, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Allergology and Rheumatology, University Hospital Dubrava, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department for Environmental and Occupational Health, Andrija Stampar School of Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Clinic of Traumatology, University Hospital Center “Sestre Milosrdnice”, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Clinic of Traumatology, University Hospital Center “Sestre Milosrdnice”, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Clinics for Surgery, Orthopedics and Ophthalmology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Clinic of Traumatology, University Hospital Center “Sestre Milosrdnice”, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Zhou S, Zhang Q, Xu J, Xiang R, Dong X, Zhou X, Liu Z. CAP superfamily proteins in human: a new target for cancer therapy. Med Oncol 2024; 41:306. [PMID: 39499355 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-024-02548-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2024] [Accepted: 10/23/2024] [Indexed: 11/07/2024]
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The CAP (Cysteine-rich secretory protein, Antigen 5, and Pathogenesis-related protein 1) superfamily proteins (CAP proteins) are found in all kingdoms of life. The cysteine-rich secreted proteins are prevalent in human organs and tissues and serve as critical signaling molecules within cells, regulating a wide range of biochemical processes in the human body. Due to their involvement in numerous biological processes, CAP proteins have recently attracted significant attention, particularly in the context of tumorigenesis and cancer therapy. This review summarizes the expression patterns and roles of CAP proteins in various cancers. Additionally, it analyzes the mechanisms by which CAP proteins affect cancer cell proliferation and survival, regulate epithelial-mesenchymal transition, influence drug resistance, and regulate epigenetics. The review reveals that CAP proteins play distinct roles in various signaling pathways, such as the MAPK, PI3K-Akt, and p53 pathways, which are crucial for tumor progression. Furthermore, this review summarizes the tumor-inhibiting function of CAP proteins and their potential as cancer biomarkers. These findings suggest that CAP proteins represent a promising new target for innovative cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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- Shenao Zhou
- The National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Peptide Drug Development, College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, Hunan, China
- Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
- Peptide and Small Molecule Drug R&D Platform, Furong Laboratory, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, Hunan, China
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- The National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Peptide Drug Development, College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, Hunan, China
- Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
- Peptide and Small Molecule Drug R&D Platform, Furong Laboratory, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, Hunan, China
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- The National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Peptide Drug Development, College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, Hunan, China
- Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
- Peptide and Small Molecule Drug R&D Platform, Furong Laboratory, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, Hunan, China
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- The National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Peptide Drug Development, College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, Hunan, China
- Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
- Peptide and Small Molecule Drug R&D Platform, Furong Laboratory, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, Hunan, China
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- The National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Peptide Drug Development, College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, Hunan, China
- Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
- Peptide and Small Molecule Drug R&D Platform, Furong Laboratory, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, Hunan, China
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- The National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Peptide Drug Development, College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, Hunan, China.
- Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China.
- Peptide and Small Molecule Drug R&D Platform, Furong Laboratory, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, Hunan, China.
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- The National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Peptide Drug Development, College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, Hunan, China.
- Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China.
- Peptide and Small Molecule Drug R&D Platform, Furong Laboratory, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, Hunan, China.
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Wang J, Yan M, Liu H, Chen C. Decoding the past and future of distant metastasis from papillary thyroid carcinoma: a bibliometric analysis from 2004 to 2023. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1432879. [PMID: 39301546 PMCID: PMC11410776 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1432879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 08/15/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024] Open
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Background Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common thyroid malignancy, and its distant metastasis (PTCDM), although uncommon, seriously affects the survival rate and quality of life of patients. With the rapid development of science and technology, research in the field of PTCDM has accumulated rapidly, presenting a complex knowledge structure and development trend. Methods In this study, bibliometric analysis was used to collect 479 PTCDM-related papers published between 2004 and 2023 through the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection (WoSCC) database. Keyword clustering analysis was performed using VOSviewer and citespace, as well as dual-map overlay analysis, to explore knowledge flows and interconnections between different disciplines. Results The analysis indicated that China, the United States, and South Korea were the most active countries in conducting research activities. Italy's research was notable due to its higher average citation count. Keyword analysis revealed that "cancer," "papillary thyroid carcinoma," and "metastasis" were the most frequently used terms in these studies. The journal co-citation analysis underscored the dominant roles of molecular biology, immunology, and clinical medicine, as well as the growing importance of computer science in research. Conclusion This study identified the main trends and scientific structure of PTCDM research, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and the crucial role of top academic journals in promoting high-quality research. The findings not only provide valuable information for basic and clinical research on thyroid cancer but also offer guidance for future research directions.
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- Jiaxi Wang
- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Information Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Peng L, Zhang Z, Du W, Zhu J, Duan W. Proteomic and Phosphoproteomic analysis of thyroid papillary carcinoma: Identification of potential biomarkers for metastasis. J Proteomics 2024; 306:105260. [PMID: 39029786 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2024.105260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024]
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Thyroid cancer has emerged as the most rapidly proliferating solid neoplasm. In this study, we included a cohort of patients who underwent sonographic assessment and surgical intervention at the Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, associated with the School of Medicine at Zhejiang University, spanning from January 2019 to June 2020. Stratification of cases was based on a combination of preoperative ultrasonographic evaluations and postoperative histopathological diagnoses, resulting in three distinct groups: high-risk papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) labeled as C1, low-risk PTC designated as C2, and a control group (N) composed of benign thyroid tissue adjacent to the carcinoma. Proteomic and phosphoproteomic analyses were conducted on PTC specimens. The comparative assessment revealed that proteins up-regulated in the C1/N and C2/N groups were predominantly involved in functions such as amino acid binding, binding of phosphorylated compounds, and serine protease activity. Notably, proteins like NADH dehydrogenase, ATP synthase, oxidoreductases, and iron ion channels were significantly elevated in the C1 versus C2 comparative group. Through meticulous analysis of differential expression multiples, statistical significance, and involvement in metabolic pathways, this study identified eight potential biomarkers pertinent to PTC metastasis diagnostics, encompassing phosphorylated myosin 10, phosphorylated proline-directed protein kinase, leucine tRNA synthetase, 2-oxo-isovalerate dehydrogenase, succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase, ADP/ATPtranslocase, pyruvate carboxylase, and fibrinogen. Therapeutic assays employing metformin, an AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activator, alongside the phosphorylation-specific inhibitor ML-7 targeting Myosin10, demonstrated attenuated cellular proliferation, migration, and invasion capabilities in thyroid cancer cells, accompanied by a reduction in amino acid pools. Cellular colocalization and interaction studies elucidated that AMPK activation imposes an inhibitory influence on Myosin10 levels. The findings of this research corroborate the utility of proteomic and phosphoproteomic platforms in the identification of metastatic markers for PTC and suggest that modulation of AMPK activity, coupled with the inhibition of Myosin10 phosphorylation, may forge novel therapeutic avenues in the management of thyroid carcinoma. SIGNIFICANCE: The significance of our research lies in its potential to transform the current understanding and management of thyroid papillary carcinoma (PTC), particularly in its metastatic form. By integrating both proteomic and phosphoproteomic analyses, our study not only sheds light on the molecular alterations associated with PTC but also identifies eight novel biomarkers that could serve as indicators of metastatic potential.
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- Lingyao Peng
- Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310007, China
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- Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310007, China
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- Hangzhou Institute of Standardization, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Women's Hospital School of Medicine Zhejiang University, 310006 Hangzhou, China.
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- Hangzhou Vocational and Technical College, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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Silaghi H, Pop LA, Georgescu CE, Muntean D, Crișan D, Silaghi P, Lungu I, Nasui BA, Dulf EH, Braicu C, Berindan-Neagoe I, Silaghi CA. MicroRNA Expression Profiling-Potential Molecular Discrimination of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Subtypes. Biomedicines 2024; 12:136. [PMID: 38255241 PMCID: PMC10813560 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12010136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Recent research has revealed the importance of miRNAs in the diagnosis and clinical evolution of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC). We aim to identify a specific miRNA profile that could differentiate between specific subtypes of PTC. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, total RNA was extracted from paraffin-embedded tissues of 43 patients, 17 with an infiltrative follicular variant of PTC (iFVPTC) and 26 with a conventional variant of PTC (cPTC). Nine miRNAs were evaluated using qRT-PCR technology and specific miRNA assays. RESULTS We found specific patterns for cPTC and iFVPTC, such as miRNA altered in both types of tumours (miR-146b-5p, miR-181a-5p, miR-221-3p, miR-21-5p and miR-222-3p) and two miRNAs significantly expressed only in cPTC (miR-20b-5p, miR-21-5p). The iFVPTC group presented strong and moderate correlations between miRNA expression and clinical data. miR-221-3p, miR-195-5p, miR-181-5p, miR-146b-5p and miR-222 were correlated with age, tumour size (TS) or lymph node metastases (N), while only miR-20b-5p, miR-195-5p and miR-181-5p were correlated with TS, N and age in the cPTC group. CONCLUSIONS The present study allowed the identification of a signature of two miRNAs to confirm miRNA differences between the two histological subtypes of TC. Our results provide advances in the molecular diagnosis of TC and could help to improve the diagnostic performance of already existing molecular classifiers.
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- Horatiu Silaghi
- Department of Surgery V, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, 8 Victor Babes Street, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Research Center for Functional Genomics, Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, 400337 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (C.B.); (I.B.-N.)
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- Department of Endocrinology, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, 8 Victor Babes Street, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (C.E.G.); (C.A.S.)
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- Department of Pathology, Clinic Municipal Hospital Cluj-Napoca, Tăbăcarilor Street 11, 400139 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Department of Pathology, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, 6 Louis Pasteur Street, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, 6 Louis Pasteur Street, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Cardiomed Medical Center, 17 Republicii Street, 400015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Department of Community Health, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, 6 Louis Pasteur Street, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Department of Automation, Faculty of Automation and Computer Science, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 28 Memorandumului Street, 400014 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Research Center for Functional Genomics, Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, 400337 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (C.B.); (I.B.-N.)
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- Research Center for Functional Genomics, Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, 400337 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (C.B.); (I.B.-N.)
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- Department of Endocrinology, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, 8 Victor Babes Street, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (C.E.G.); (C.A.S.)
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