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Al-Maghrabi JA, Gomaa W. High COX-2 immunostaining in papillary thyroid carcinoma is associated with adverse survival outcomes. Ann Saudi Med 2022; 42:359-365. [PMID: 36444921 PMCID: PMC9706716 DOI: 10.5144/0256-4947.2022.359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Thyroid carcinoma is one of the most common malignancies worldwide. More than 70%-80% are papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). Many factors influence the PTC pathway of development such as genetic mutations, growth factors, and radiation. More biological understanding of the genetic and molecular pathways is needed in PTC to determine tumor behavior, and initial clinical assessment. OBJECTIVES Investigate the relation of COX-2 immunostaining in thyroid carcinoma with clinicopathological parameters to assess whether immunostaining results have prognostic significance. DESIGN Retrospective study SETTING: Pathology department, tertiary care center METHODS: Records of PTC were retrieved and tissue microarrays were constructed. Tissue sections were stained using anti-human COX-2 monoclonal antibody. Immunostaining results were recorded and analysed. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Relationship of COX-2 immunostaining in thyroid carcinoma with clinicopathological parameters. SAMPLE SIZE 139 tissue samples from 139 patients RESULTS: High versus low COX-2 immunostaining showed no significant differences for most clinicopathological parameters. However, high COX-2 immunostaining showed borderline association with tumor multifocality (P=.05), lower overall (log-rank=8.739 and P=.003), and disease-free survival (log-rank=7.033, P=.008). CONCLUSION The study showed a positive association of high COX-2 immunostaining with lower survival outcomes in PTC. COX-2 immunostaining could be a potential prognostic factor for survival in PTC. Additional molecular and clinical investigations are needed for further understanding the molecular pathways of COX-2 in PTC and the feasibility of using inhibitors of COX-2 as adjuvant therapy along with current chemotherapy. LIMITATIONS Relatively low number of PTC variants, and no testing of other thyroid carcinomas. CONFLICT OF INTEREST None.
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- From the Department of Pathology, King Abdulaziz University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.,From the Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, El Minia, Egypt
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MTHFD1L knockdown diminished cells growth in papillary thyroid cancer. Tissue Cell 2022; 77:101869. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2022.101869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Elaggan A, Mostafa A, Albdair R, Almarshedi R, Aljohani A, Alshammari Z. The Value of Ultrasonography Using Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data Systems (TIRADS) in the Diagnosis of Thyroid Cancer Among the Population of Ha'il, Saudi Arabia. Cureus 2022; 14:e27437. [PMID: 36051744 PMCID: PMC9420453 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.27437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: Thyroid cancer is one of the common malignant conditions of the head and neck region, and it is considered as one of the most common cancers among endocrine tumors. Ultrasonography is widely used in order to assess thyroid nodules, Therefore, the aim of our study is to determine the accuracy of ultrasonography and fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB)-guided by ultrasonography in the diagnosis of thyroid malignancy among the population in the Ha'il region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A retrospective evaluation of 137 patients was undertaken at King Salman Specialist Hospital, Ha'il, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Patients who presented with thyroid swellings underwent ultrasonography and FNAB. Result: Our study results have concluded that the sensitivity of the ultrasonography in the confirmation of a malignant thyroid lesion is 59.4% and its specificity was found to be 74.3%. Conclusion: The study showed that ultrasonography using Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data Systems (TIRADS) is a significant step in evaluating a thyroid nodule. Also, it is highly sensitive and specific, cost-effective, and convenient for the patient.
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Chen Z, Jiang W, Li Z, Zong Y, Deng G. Immune-and Metabolism-Associated Molecular Classification of Ovarian Cancer. Front Oncol 2022; 12:877369. [PMID: 35646692 PMCID: PMC9133421 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.877369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Ovarian cancer (OV) is a complex gynecological disease, and its molecular characteristics are not clear. In this study, the molecular characteristics of OV subtypes based on metabolic genes were explored through the comprehensive analysis of genomic data. A set of transcriptome data of 2752 known metabolic genes was used as a seed for performing non negative matrix factorization (NMF) clustering. Three subtypes of OV (C1, C2 and C3) were found in analysis. The proportion of various immune cells in C1 was higher than that in C2 and C3 subtypes. The expression level of immune checkpoint genes TNFRSF9 in C1 was higher than that of other subtypes. The activation scores of cell cycle, RTK-RAS, Wnt and angiogenesis pathway and ESTIMATE immune scores in C1 group were higher than those in C2 and C3 groups. In the validation set, grade was significantly correlated with OV subtype C1. Functional analysis showed that the extracellular matrix related items in C1 subtype were significantly different from other subtypes. Drug sensitivity analysis showed that C2 subtype was more sensitive to immunotherapy. Survival analysis of differential genes showed that the expression of PXDN and CXCL11 was significantly correlated with survival. The results of tissue microarray immunohistochemistry showed that the expression of PXDN was significantly correlated with tumor size and pathological grade. Based on the genomics of metabolic genes, a new OV typing method was developed, which improved our understanding of the molecular characteristics of human OV.
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- Zhenyue Chen
- The First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- College of First Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department Obstetrics and Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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Dai J, Yu X, Han Y, Chai L, Liao Y, Zhong P, Xie R, Sun X, Huang Q, Wang J, Yin Z, Zhang Y, Lv Z, Jia C. TMT-labeling Proteomics of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Reveal Invasive Biomarkers. J Cancer 2020; 11:6122-6132. [PMID: 32922552 PMCID: PMC7477402 DOI: 10.7150/jca.47290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Background and Aim: Invasion and metastasis are critical events in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) progression. Protein markers specific to this process may avoid over-treatment and urgently needed. Methods: TMT-labeled mass spectrometry-based proteomics were carried out on PTC and invasive phenotype (iPTC) (3 pairs per group) and cross validate differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) (FC>1.5 and <0.67 and p<0.05) with GEO and TCGA datasets and the correlation genes of DEPs were also analyzed. Results: We identified and quantified 4607 proteins identical to PTC and iPTC groups. Among which 12 DEPs in PTC and 179 DEPs in iPTCs were found. Cross-validation with GSE60542 and TCGA database revealed 10 DEPs that all significant correlated with metastasis and staging. Upregulated SLC27A6 showed negative correlation with 6 out of 9 downregulated DEPs including HGD, CA4, COL23A1, SLC26A7, FHL1 and TPO. Conclusion: The panel of 7 genes (SLC27A6 and 6 downregulated DEPs) could have ideal prediction value to improve our understanding of invasiveness of PTC.
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- Jiaqi Dai
- Shanghai Research Center for Thyroid Diseases, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200072, P. R. China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Research Center for Thyroid Diseases, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200072, P. R. China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Research Center for Thyroid Diseases, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200072, P. R. China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Research Center for Thyroid Diseases, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200072, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Research Center for Thyroid Diseases, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200072, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Research Center for Thyroid Diseases, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200072, P. R. China.,Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Research Center for Thyroid Diseases, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200072, P. R. China
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Li J, Wang Q, Wang L, Wang J, Wang D, Xin Z, Liu Y, Zhao Q. Diagnostic value of fine-needle aspiration combined with ultrasound for thyroid cancer. Oncol Lett 2019; 18:2316-2321. [PMID: 31402937 PMCID: PMC6676711 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2019.10584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2018] [Accepted: 05/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Diagnostic value of fine-needle aspiration (FNA) combined with ultrasound for thyroid cancer was evaluated. A retrospective analysis was performed on the preoperative FNA and ultrasound data of 165 thyroid nodule patients, were divided into group A (≤1 cm group) and group B (>1 cm group) based on the maximum diameter line of the thyroid nodule. The sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of FNA, ultrasound and FNA combined with ultrasound in the diagnosis of thyroid cancer were analyzed and compared. In group A (≤1 cm group), the sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of FNA in the diagnosis of thyroid cancer were 93.33, 71.43, 91.04, 96.55 and 55.56%, respectively, those of ultrasound were 86.67, 28.57, 80.60, 91.23 and 20%, respectively, and those of FNA combined with ultrasound were 100, 28.57, 92.54, 92.6 and 100%, respectively, with statistically significant differences in the sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value and negative predictive value between FNA, ultrasound and FNA combined with ultrasound (P<0.05). In group B, the sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of FNA in the diagnosis of thyroid cancer were 100, 54.55, 94.90, 94.57 and 100%, respectively, those of ultrasound were 96.55, 72.73, 93.88, 96.55 and 72.73%, respectively, and those of FNA combined with ultrasound were 100, 63.64, 97.96, 95.92 and 100%, respectively, without statistically significant differences in the sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value and negative predictive value between FNA, ultrasound and FNA combined with ultrasound (P>0.05). FNA combined with ultrasound significantly improved the sensitivity and accuracy in the diagnosis of the thyroid nodule in group A, but it did not significantly improve the accuracy, sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of the thyroid nodule in group B.
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- Juan Li
- Department of Special Inspection, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, Shandong 252000, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, Shandong 252000, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, Shandong 252000, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, Shandong 252000, P.R. China
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- Department of Special Inspection, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, Shandong 252000, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, Shandong 252000, P.R. China
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- Department of Special Inspection, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, Shandong 252000, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, Shandong 252000, P.R. China
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Qiu J, Zhang W, Zang C, Liu X, Liu F, Ge R, Sun Y, Xia Q. Identification of key genes and miRNAs markers of papillary thyroid cancer. Biol Res 2018; 51:45. [PMID: 30414611 PMCID: PMC6230289 DOI: 10.1186/s40659-018-0188-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2018] [Accepted: 10/03/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE In this study, crucial genes and microRNAs (miRNAs) associated with the progression, staging, and prognosis of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) were identified. METHODS Four PTC datasets, including our own mRNA-sequencing (mRNA-seq) dataset and three public datasets downloaded from Gene Expression Omnibus and The Cancer Genome Atlas, were used to analyze differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and miRNAs (DEMs) between PTC tumor tissues and paired normal tissues (control). Gene ontology (GO) terms and pathways associated with these DEGs were identified, and protein-protein interactions (PPIs) were analyzed. Additionally, an miRNA-mRNA regulatory network was constructed and the functions of DEMs were explored. Finally, miRNAs/mRNAs associated with tumor staging and prognosis were identified. The expression levels of several key genes and miRNAs were validated by qRT-PCR. RESULTS Numerous DEGs and DEMs were identified between tumor and control groups in four datasets. The DEGs were significantly enriched in cell adhesion and cancer-related GO terms and pathways. In the constructed PPI network, ITGA2, FN1, ICAM1, TIMP1 and CDH2 were hub proteins. In the miRNA-mRNA negative regulatory networks, miR-204-5p regulated the largest number of target genes, such as TNFRSF12A. miR-146b, miR-204, miR-7-2, and FN1 were associated with tumor stage in PTC, and TNFRSF12A and CLDN1 were related to prognosis. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggested the important roles of ITGA2, FN1, ICAM1, TIMP1 and CDH2 in the progression of PTC. miR-204-5p, miR-7-2, and miR-146b are potential biomarkers for PTC staging and FN1, CLDN1, and TNFRSF12A may serve as markers of prognosis in PTC.
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- Jie Qiu
- Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong Province, China
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- Radiology Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266003, Shandong, China
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- Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong Province, China
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- Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong Province, China
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- Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shaoxing Municipal Hospital, Shaoxing, 312000, Zhejiang, China
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- Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong Province, China
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- Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong Province, China.
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- Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, No. 5 Donghai Road, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong, China.
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Rehem RA, Elwafa WA, Elwafa RA, Abdel-Aziz TE. Study of serum leptin in well-differentiated thyroid carcinoma: correlation with patient and tumor characteristics. World J Surg 2015; 38:2621-7. [PMID: 24867470 PMCID: PMC4161936 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-014-2634-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Background There is a proven relationship between obesity and several cancers including breast, endometrium, colorectal, and esophagus. With the increasing incidence of both obesity and thyroid cancer, we designed the present study to investigate a causal relationship between leptin, which is one of the well known adipokines, and well-differentiated thyroid cancer (WDTC). Methods Serum leptin levels were measured in 30 patients with WDTC and compared to 30 healthy control subjects before and 1 month after surgery. Other parameters studied included age, sex, body mass index, menopausal status in women, lymph node status, tumor size, and disease multifocality. Results There were no differences between the two groups regarding age and sex. Preoperative leptin levels were higher in the WDTC patients when compared to the control patients [19.25 (1.50–109.60) vs 0.90 (0.50–11.80) ng/ml, p < 0.001, group 1 vs group 2, respectively]. A significant drop in leptin levels 1 month after surgery occurred in the WDTC group, falling from 19.25 (1.50–109.60) to 0.90 (0.60–8.90) ng/ml (p < 0.001). This did not occur in the control group (p = 0.274). Lymph node involvement, tumor size, and multifocality had no effect on leptin levels, although trends were observed (p = 0.48, 0.079, and 0.064), respectively. Conclusions Serum leptin levels were significantly higher in WDTC patients when compared to control group patients, with a significant drop after surgery. Leptin may play a role in diagnosis of WDTC; however, its prognostic value is still undetermined.
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- Rania Abdel Rehem
- Internal Medicine Department, Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of General Surgery, Endocrine Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of General Surgery, Endocrine Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
- General and Endocrine Surgery Unit, University College London Hospital, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU UK
- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, London, UK
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Vizioli MG, Santos J, Pilotti S, Mazzoni M, Anania MC, Miranda C, Pagliardini S, Pierotti MA, Gil J, Greco A. Oncogenic RAS-induced senescence in human primary thyrocytes: molecular effectors and inflammatory secretome involved. Oncotarget 2015; 5:8270-83. [PMID: 25268744 PMCID: PMC4226682 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.2013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Oncogene-induced senescence (OIS) is a robust and sustained antiproliferative response to oncogenic stress and constitutes an efficient barrier to tumour progression. We have recently proposed that OIS may be involved in the pathogenesis of thyroid carcinoma by restraining tumour progression as well as the transition of well differentiated to more aggressive variants. Here, an OIS inducible model was established and used for dissecting the molecular mechanisms and players regulating senescence in human primary thyrocytes. We show that oncogenic RAS induces senescence in thyrocytes as judged by changes in cell morphology, activation of p16INK4a and p53/p21CIP1 tumour suppressor pathways, senescence-associated β-galactosidase (SA-β-Gal) activity, and induction of proinflammatory components including IL-8 and its receptor CXCR2. Using RNA interference (RNAi) we demonstrate that p16INK4a is necessary for the onset of senescence in primary thyrocytes as its depletion rescues RAS-induced senescence. Furthermore, we found that IL-8/CXCR2 network reinforces the growth arrest triggered by oncogenic RAS, as its abrogation is enough to resume proliferation. Importantly, we observed that CXCR2 expression coexists with OIS markers in thyroid tumour samples, suggesting that CXCR2 contributes to senescence, thus limiting thyroid tumour progression.
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- Maria Grazia Vizioli
- Molecular Mechanism Unit, Department of Experimental Oncology and Molecular Medicine, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy. Cell Proliferation Group, MRC Clinical Sciences Centre, Imperial College London, Hammersmith Campus, London, UK
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- Cell Proliferation Group, MRC Clinical Sciences Centre, Imperial College London, Hammersmith Campus, London, UK
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pathology, Department of Pathology, IRCCS Foundation - Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Molecular Mechanism Unit, Department of Experimental Oncology and Molecular Medicine, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Molecular Mechanism Unit, Department of Experimental Oncology and Molecular Medicine, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Molecular Mechanism Unit, Department of Experimental Oncology and Molecular Medicine, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Molecular Mechanism Unit, Department of Experimental Oncology and Molecular Medicine, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Scientific Directorate, IRCCS Foundation - Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Cell Proliferation Group, MRC Clinical Sciences Centre, Imperial College London, Hammersmith Campus, London, UK. Senior co-authors
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- Molecular Mechanism Unit, Department of Experimental Oncology and Molecular Medicine, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy. Senior co-authors
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Dionigi G, Dionigi R, Bartalena L, Boni L, Rovera F, Villa F. Surgery of lymph nodes in papillary thyroid cancer. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2014; 6:1217-29. [PMID: 17020456 DOI: 10.1586/14737140.6.9.1217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Optimal treatment for differentiated thyroid carcinoma is controversial with respect to the extent of thyroid resection, the extent and technique of nodal dissection and use of prophylactic radioiodine treatment. Postoperative complications, such as recurrent laryngeal nerve injury and definitive hypoparathyroidism, have carried great weight in the discussion regarding how radical the surgical treatment should be. The discussion of whether total thyroidectomy or lesser procedures should be the treatment for thyroid carcinomas has been protracted. Now, reasonable agreement exists that total thyroidectomy is the best treatment and the focus of the discussion has moved to the treatment of lymph nodes. At the time of diagnosis, node metastases are a common finding in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer, in particular papillary carcinoma. The argument supporting a radical approach to lymph node excision is that the presence of node metastases increases the recurrence rate. Advocates for the conservative approach believe that little association exists between node metastases and death from thyroid carcinoma. This paper reviews relevant medical literature published in the English language on surgery of lymph nodes in differentiated thyroid cancer with well-controlled trials. Searches were last updated in June 2006.
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- Gianlorenzo Dionigi
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Medical School, University of Insubria, Viale Borri 57, 21100, Varese, Italy.
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Vizioli MG, Possik PA, Tarantino E, Meissl K, Borrello MG, Miranda C, Anania MC, Pagliardini S, Seregni E, Pierotti MA, Pilotti S, Peeper DS, Greco A. Evidence of oncogene-induced senescence in thyroid carcinogenesis. Endocr Relat Cancer 2011; 18:743-57. [PMID: 21937739 DOI: 10.1530/erc-11-0240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Oncogene-induced senescence (OIS) is a growth arrest triggered by the enforced expression of cancer-promoting genes and acts as a barrier against malignant transformation in vivo. In this study, by a combination of in vitro and in vivo approaches, we investigate the role of OIS in tumours originating from the thyroid epithelium. We found that expression of different thyroid tumour-associated oncogenes in primary human thyrocytes triggers senescence, as demonstrated by the presence of OIS hallmarks: changes in cell morphology, accumulation of SA-β-Gal and senescence-associated heterochromatic foci, and upregulation of transcription of the cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors p16(INK4a) and p21(CIP1). Furthermore, immunohistochemical analysis of a panel of thyroid tumours characterised by different aggressiveness showed that the expression of OIS markers such as p16(INK4a), p21(CIP1) and IGFBP7 is upregulated at early stages, and lost during thyroid tumour progression. Taken together, our results suggest a role of OIS in thyroid carcinogenesis.
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- Maria Grazia Vizioli
- Molecular Mechanisms Unit, Department of Experimental Oncology and Molecular Medicine, IRCCS Foundation-Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Via G. Amadeo, 42 20133 Milan, Italy
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Krawczyk-Rusiecka K, Wojciechowska-Durczyńska K, Cyniak-Magierska A, Adamczewski Z, Gałecka E, Lewiński A. COX-2 expression in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) in cytological material obtained by fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB). Thyroid Res 2011; 4:3. [PMID: 21214962 PMCID: PMC3025973 DOI: 10.1186/1756-6614-4-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2010] [Accepted: 01/10/2011] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Background COX-2 is an enzyme isoform that catalyses the formation of prostanoids from arachidonic acid. An increased COX-2 gene expression is believed to participate in carcinogenesis. Recent studies have shown that COX-2 up-regulation is associated with the development of numerous neoplasms, including skin, colorectal, breast, lung, stomach, pancreas and liver cancers. COX-2 products stimulate endothelial cell proliferation and their overexpression has been demonstrated to be involved in the mechanism of decreased resistance to apoptosis. Suppressed angiogenesis was found in experimental animal studies as a consequence of null mutation of COX-2 gene in mice. Despite the role of COX-2 expression remains a subject of numerous studies, its participation in carcinogenesis or the thyroid cancer progression remains unclear. Methods Twenty three (23) patients with cytological diagnosis of PTC were evaluated. After FNAB examination, the needle was washed out with a lysis buffer and the obtained material was used for COX-2 expression estimation. Total RNA was isolated (RNeasy Micro Kit), and RT reactions were performed. β-actin was used as endogenous control. Relative COX-2 expression was assessed in real-time PCR reactions by an ABI PRISM 7500 Sequence Detection System, using the ΔΔCT method. Results COX-2 gene expression was higher in patients with PTC, when compared to specimens from patients with non-toxic nodular goitre (NTG). Conclusions The preliminary results may indicate COX-2 role in thyroid cancer pathogenesis, however the observed variability in results among particular subjects requires additional clinical data and tumor progression analysis.
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- Kinga Krawczyk-Rusiecka
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Medical University of Lodz, Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital - Research Institute, Lodz, Poland.
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Kim ES, Lim DJ, Baek KH, Lee JM, Kim MK, Kwon HS, Song KH, Kang MI, Cha BY, Lee KW, Son HY. Thyroglobulin antibody is associated with increased cancer risk in thyroid nodules. Thyroid 2010; 20:885-91. [PMID: 20465529 DOI: 10.1089/thy.2009.0384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND The association between autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) and thyroid cancer is still not clear despite many previous reports. This study investigated whether serologic thyroid antibodies are predictive of thyroid cancer in patients with thyroid nodules. METHOD We retrospectively reviewed records of patients with thyroid nodules evaluated by ultrasonography-guided fine-needle aspiration cytology at our institution between January 2006 and December 2008. Thyroid autoimmunity was assessed by measuring thyroglobulin antibody (TgAb) and thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb). The final outcome deciding a benign or malignant status involved a combination of cytology and histology. RESULTS Of the 1638 patients, malignant nodules had a higher rate of positive TgAb (30.8% vs. 19.6%; p < 0.001) and elevated thyrotropin (TSH) levels (2.5 +/- 2.8 mIU/L vs. 2.1 +/- 2.0 mIU/L; p = 0.021) than benign nodules. The rate of positive TPOAb was not higher in malignant nodules, although both TPOAb and TgAb were well correlated with TSH levels and histological AIT. In the multivariate analysis, a positive TgAb was significantly associated with thyroid cancer (odds ratio [OR] = 1.61, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.12-2.33) with upper tertile of normal range of TSH levels (OR = 1.72, 95% CI 1.12-2.63) and above normal range of TSH levels (OR = 1.98, 95% CI 1.06-3.70). CONCLUSION We report for the first time that a positive serum TgAb test was an independent predictor for thyroid malignancy in thyroid nodules along with serum TSH levels regardless of the presence of AIT. Our results suggest that TgAb measurement could give additional information for predicting malignancy in cytologically indeterminate thyroid nodules in conjunction with clinical risk factors and TSH levels.
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- Eun Sook Kim
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine , Seoul, Korea
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Thyroid carcinomas, the most common endocrine tumors in humans, have an increasing incidence in the U.S. and worldwide. There are four major types of thyroid cancers: papillary, follicular, anaplastic, and medullary carcinomas. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the identification of genetic alterations in thyroid carcinomas, particularly, papillary and medullary thyroid cancers. Mouse models of thyroid cancer are valuable tools in elucidating molecular genetic changes underlying thyroid carcinogenesis and in identifying potential molecular targets for therapeutic intervention. Representative mouse models of papillary, follicular, and medullary carcinomas are reviewed here with particular emphasis on those for follicular thyroid carcinomas. Challenges for further development in the modeling of thyroid cancer will also be discussed.
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- X-G Zhu
- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892-4264, USA
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Ozgen AG, Karadeniz M, Erdogan M, Berdeli A, Saygili F, Yilmaz C. The (-174) G/C polymorphism in the interleukin-6 gene is associated with risk of papillary thyroid carcinoma in Turkish patients. J Endocrinol Invest 2009; 32:491-4. [PMID: 19494710 DOI: 10.1007/bf03346494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Interleukins and cytokines play an important role in the pathogenesis of many cancers.We aimed to evaluate the interleukin (IL)-6 gene polymorphisms in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and control subjects. MATERIAL AND METHODS In this study, 42 patients with PTC and 340 healthy controls were included. Peripheral blood samples were taken from control group and patients, and blood samples were preserved at -80 C in tubes containing Na-EDTA. RESULTS We also found a statistically significant difference between patients with PTC and the control group with respect to IL-6 genotype (p<0.05). IL-6 gene polymorphism in patients with PTC patients did not reveal statistically significant difference between the 2 groups (size of tumor >1 cm and <1 cm), multicentricity, RET-PTC types and capsule invasion (p>0.05).We also did not find a statistically significant difference between patients with PTC and the control group with respect to IL-6-gene allele frequency (p>0.05). DISCUSSION Our data suggest that the IL-6 G-174 C polymorphism could play a role in thyroid cancer risk, but there is no effective role as a prognostic factor.
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- A G Ozgen
- Division of Internal Disease, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Ege University, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
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Rocha Filho FD, Lima GG, Ferreira FVDA, Lima MG, Hissa MN. Orbital metastasis as primary clinical manifestation of thyroid carcinoma: case report and literature review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 52:1497-500. [DOI: 10.1590/s0004-27302008000900014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2008] [Accepted: 08/25/2008] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Capillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common neoplasm of thyroid. It usually grows slowly and is clinically indolent, although rare, its aggressive forms with local invasion or distant metastases can occur. Metastatic thyroid carcinoma rarely involves the orbit. We reported an uncommon case of orbital metastasis of PTC. A 66-years-old woman presented proptosis of the right eye. The biopsy of the tumor in orbit revealed metastatic thyroid carcinoma. The ultrasensitive TSH level was 1,34 mUI/L and free T4 level was 1,65 ng/dL. A total thyroidectomy was performed and histopathological analysis of the nodule revealed follicular variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma. Currently, the patient has been receiving palliative chemotherapy with Clodronate Disodium. The importance of the case is due to its unusual presentation, which emerged as a primary clinical manifestation. Although rare, thyroid carcinoma should be suspected in orbit metastasis.
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Karaoglu A, Aydin S, Dagli AF, Cummings DE, Ozercan İH, Canatan H, Ozkan Y. Expression of obestatin and ghrelin in papillary thyroid carcinoma. Mol Cell Biochem 2008; 323:113-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s11010-008-9969-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2008] [Accepted: 11/13/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Erdogan M, Karadeniz M, Ozbek M, Ozgen AG, Berdeli A. Interleukin-10 gene polymorphism in patients with papillary thyroid cancer in Turkish population. J Endocrinol Invest 2008; 31:750-4. [PMID: 18997484 DOI: 10.1007/bf03349252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is a major anti-inflammatory cytokine that plays a crucial role in the regulation of the immune system. Chronic inflammation has been reported to be a risk factor for thyroid neoplasia. The propensity to mount an inflammatory response is modified by germ line variation in cytokine and other inflammation-related genes. We hypothesized that a proinflammatory genotype would be positively associated with thyroid cancer. We aimed to evaluate the relation between the genotypic and allelic frequencies of the IL-10(-1082 G/A), IL-10(-592 A/C), and IL-10(-819 C/T) polymorphisms, and their association with the risk of developing papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) in the Turkish population. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Forty-two patients with PTC and 113 healthy controls were included in this study. The diagnosis of PTC was confirmed by histopathologic examination after surgery. The evaluation of genotype for IL-10 gene polymorphism was performed using PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism method. RESULTS Statistically significant difference IL-10(-1082 G/A) gene polymorphism was determined between 2 (PTC and control) groups. No difference was determined with respect to IL-10(-592 A/C) and IL-10(-819 C/T) gene polymorphisms, and IL-10(-1082 G/A), IL-10(-592 A/C), and IL-10(-819 C/T) allele frequencies of participating between the control group and the patients with PTC (p>0.05). CONCLUSIONS The polymorphism of IL-10(-1082 G/A) gene was significantly associated with the occurrence of PTC. Such studies will contribute significantly to our understanding of the biological role of IL-10(-1082 G/A) gene polymorphism in PTC development. In conclusion, IL-10(-1082 G/A) gene polymorphism may affect the survival of papillary thyroid carcinoma.
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- M Erdogan
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism Disease, Ege University Medical School, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey.
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Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMP)-1, -2, and -9 Gene Polymorphism in Papillary Thyroid Cancers (PTC). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008. [DOI: 10.1097/ten.0b013e318174bca3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Belge G, Meyer A, Klemke M, Burchardt K, Stern C, Wosniok W, Loeschke S, Bullerdiek J. Upregulation of HMGA2 in thyroid carcinomas: a novel molecular marker to distinguish between benign and malignant follicular neoplasias. Genes Chromosomes Cancer 2008; 47:56-63. [PMID: 17943974 DOI: 10.1002/gcc.20505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The identification of molecular markers allowing to differentiate between benign and malignant thyroid tumors remains a diagnostic challenge. Herein, we have used the expression of the high mobility group protein gene HMGA2 and its protein, respectively, as a possible marker detecting malignant growth of thyroid tumors. HMGA2 belongs to the high mobility group proteins, i.e. small, highly charged DNA-binding proteins. While HMGA2 is highly expressed in most embryonic tissues, its expression in adult tissues is very low. However, a reactivation of HMGA2 expression has been described for various malignant tumors and often correlates with the aggressiveness of the tumors. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the HMGA2 expression can be used to detect malignant thyroid tumors. RNA from 64 formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded thyroid tissues including normal tissue (n = 3), thyroiditis (n = 2), and follicular adenomas (n = 19) as well as follicular (n = 9), papillary (n = 28), and anaplastic (n = 3) carcinomas was reverse transcribed. Finally, real-time quantitative RT-PCR was performed. Expression differences of up to 400-fold were detected between benign and malignant thyroid tumors. Based on HMGA2 expression alone, it was possible to distinguish between benign and malignant thyroid tissues with a sensitivity of 95.9% and a specificity of 93.9%. There was a highly significant (P < 0.001) difference with histology of the tumors being the gold standard between the benign lesions and malignant tumors. Our results show that even as a stand-alone marker HMGA2 expression has a high potential to improve diagnoses of follicular neoplasms of the thyroid.
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- Gazanfer Belge
- Center for Human Genetics, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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Erdogan M, Karadeniz M, Berdeli A, Tamsel S, Ertan Y, Uluer H, Yilmaz C, Tuzun M, Kabalak T, Ozgen AG. Fas/Fas ligand gene polymorphism in patients with papillary thyroid cancer in the Turkish population. J Endocrinol Invest 2007; 30:411-6. [PMID: 17598974 DOI: 10.1007/bf03346319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Fas ligand (FasL) is an apoptotic agent and a member of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) family. FasL exists in cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) and natural killer (NK) cells, and it is increased in tumor cell membrane. On the contrary, CTL and NK are bound to Fas on the surfaces of cell membrane; this triggers apoptosis in cytotoxic cells and leads to their death. This system plays an important role in eliminating viral infections and cancer cells. Malfunction of this system results in the development and spread of the malignancy. This study aims at evaluating the influence of Fas and FasL gene polymorphism in papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) in the Turkish population. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Forty-five patients with PTC and 100 healthy controls were included in this study. The diagnosis of PTC was confirmed by histopathologic examination after surgery. The evaluation of genotype for Fas 670 A/G and FasL 843 C/T gene polymorphism was performed using the PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) method. RESULTS The evaluation of Fas/FasL genotype and gene allele frequency did not show statistically significant differences between the patient and control group (p>0.05). In addition, the univariate analysis did not reveal a statistically significant relationship between the size of the nodule and the Fas/FasL gene polymorphism in patients with PTC. CONCLUSIONS As in other types of malignancy, genetic factors in the pathogenesis of PTC may also show changes in different populations. Fas/FasL gene polymorphysms are possible that different mechanisms function in apoptosis balance in PTC development.
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- M Erdogan
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism Disease, Ege University Medical School, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey.
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Cahill S, Smyth P, Denning K, Flavin R, Li J, Potratz A, Guenther SM, Henfrey R, O'Leary JJ, Sheils O. Effect of BRAFV600E mutation on transcription and post-transcriptional regulation in a papillary thyroid carcinoma model. Mol Cancer 2007; 6:21. [PMID: 17355635 PMCID: PMC1831483 DOI: 10.1186/1476-4598-6-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2006] [Accepted: 03/13/2007] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background microRNAs (miRNAs) are a group of non-coding single stranded RNAs measuring approximately 22 nucleotides in length that have been found to control cell growth, differentiation and apoptosis. They negatively regulate target genes and have recently been implicated in tumourigenesis. Furthermore, miRNA expression profiling correlates with various cancers, with these genes thought to act as both tumour suppressors and oncogenes. Recently, a point mutation in the BRAF gene leading to a V600E substitution has been identified as the most common genetic change in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) occurring in 29–69% of cases. This mutation leads to aberrant MAPK activation that is implicated in tumourigenesis. Aim The aim of this study was to identify the effect that BRAF oncogene has on post-transcriptional regulation in PTC by using microRNA analysis. Results A unique miRNA expression signature differentiated between PTC cell lines with BRAF mutations and a normal thyroid cell line. 15 miRNAs were found to be upregulated and 23 miRNAs were downregulated. Several of these up/down regulated miRNAs may be involved in PTC pathogenesis. miRNA profiling will assist in the elucidation of disease pathogenesis and identification biomarkers and targets.
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- Susanne Cahill
- Dept. of Histopathology, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- Dept. of Histopathology, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- Dept. of Histopathology, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- Dept. of Histopathology, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- Dept. of Histopathology, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- Dept. of Histopathology, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- Dept. of Histopathology, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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Knostman KAB, Jhiang SM, Capen CC. Genetic alterations in thyroid cancer: the role of mouse models. Vet Pathol 2007; 44:1-14. [PMID: 17197619 DOI: 10.1354/vp.44-1-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Thyroid carcinomas are the most common endocrine neoplasms in humans, with a globally increasing incidence. Thyroid follicular cells and neuroendocrine (parafollicular) C cells are each susceptible to neoplastic transformation, resulting in thyroid cancers of differing phenotypes with unique associated genetic mutations and clinical outcomes. Over the past 15 years, several sophisticated genetically engineered mouse models of thyroid cancer have been created to further our understanding of the genetic events leading to thyroid carcinogenesis in vivo. The most significant mouse models of papillary, follicular, anaplastic, and medullary thyroid carcinoma are highlighted, with particular emphasis on the relationship between the relevant oncogenes in these models and genetic events in the naturally occurring human disease. Limitations of each model are presented, and the need for additional models to better recapitulate certain aspects of the human disease is discussed.
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- K A B Knostman
- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, Ohio State University, 1925 Coffey Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA
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Cahill S, Smyth P, Finn SP, Denning K, Flavin R, O'Regan EM, Li J, Potratz A, Guenther SM, Henfrey R, O'Leary JJ, Sheils O. Effect of ret/PTC 1 rearrangement on transcription and post-transcriptional regulation in a papillary thyroid carcinoma model. Mol Cancer 2006; 5:70. [PMID: 17156473 PMCID: PMC1713250 DOI: 10.1186/1476-4598-5-70] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2006] [Accepted: 12/11/2006] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Background microRNAs (miRNAs) are a group of non-coding single stranded RNAs measuring approximately 22 nt in length that have been found to control cell growth, differentiation and apoptosis. miRNAs negatively regulate their target genes and recently have been implicated in tumourigenesis. Furthermore, miRNA expression profiling correlates with various cancers, with these genes thought to act as both tumour suppressors and oncogenes. ret/PTC 1 is an oncogene with constitutive kinase activity implicated in the development of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). This rearrangement leads to aberrant MAPK activation that is implicated in PTC tumourigenesis. Aim The aim of this study was to identify the effect that ret/PTC 1 has on transcription and post-transcriptional regulation in PTC by using DNA microarray and microRNA analysis. Results DNA microarray analysis revealed a group of genes differentially expressed between normal thyroid cell lines and those harbouring a ret/PTC 1 rearrangement. Furthermore, a unique miRNA expression signature differentiated between PTC cell lines with ret/PTC 1 and a normal thyroid cell line. 21 miRNAs showed significant overexpression and 14 miRNAs showed underexpression in these cell lines when compared to normal thyroid. Several of these up/down regulated miRNAs may be involved in PTC pathogenesis.
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MESH Headings
- Biomarkers, Tumor/genetics
- Biomarkers, Tumor/metabolism
- Carcinoma, Papillary/genetics
- Carcinoma, Papillary/metabolism
- Cell Line, Tumor
- Gene Expression Profiling
- Gene Rearrangement
- Humans
- MicroRNAs/genetics
- MicroRNAs/metabolism
- Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis
- Oncogene Proteins, Fusion/genetics
- Protein-Tyrosine Kinases/genetics
- RNA Processing, Post-Transcriptional
- RNA, Messenger/genetics
- RNA, Messenger/metabolism
- Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Thyroid Neoplasms/genetics
- Thyroid Neoplasms/metabolism
- Transcription, Genetic
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- Susanne Cahill
- Dept. of Histopathology, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- Dept. of Histopathology, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- Dept. of Histopathology, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- Dept. of Histopathology, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- Dept. of Histopathology, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- Dept. of Pathology, Dublin Dental School and Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Dept. of Histopathology, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- Dept. of Histopathology, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- Dept. of Histopathology, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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