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胸腺神经内分泌肿瘤(类癌)伴异位ACTH综合征的基因表达图谱揭示新的分子学机制 |
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Gene expression profiles of thymic neuroendocrine tumors (carcinoids) with ectopic ACTH syndrome reveal novel molecular mechanism |
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Bi, Y.-F., Liu, R.-X., Ye, L., Fang, H., Li, X.-Y., Wang, W.-Q., Zhang, J., Wang, K.-K., Jiang, L., Su, T.-W., Chen, Z.-Y., Ning, G. 2010/1/13 12:05:00 |
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Endocrine-Related Cancer, 2009, Volume 16, Issue 4
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Although there has been increased knowledge about the molecular biology of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), little is known about thymic carcinoids and even less about those with excessive hormone disorders, such as ectopic ACTH syndrome. This study was designed to gain insights into the molecular networks underlying the tumorigenesis of thymic carcinoids with ACTH secretion. By an approach integrating cDNA microarray and methods of computational biology, we compare gene expression profile between ACTH-producing thymic carcinoids and the normal thymus. In total, there are 63 biological categories increased and 108 decreased in thymic carcinoids. Cell proliferation was stimulated, which may explain the relatively uncontrolled cell growth of the tumor. Dysregulation of the Notch-signaling pathway was likely to be underlying the neuroendocrine features of this type of tumors. Moreover, inhibition of immunity and increased neuropeptide signaling molecules (POMC and its sorting molecule CPE) made the clinical manifestation reasonable and thus validated the array data. In conclusion, thymic carcinoids have a distinct gene expression pattern from the normal thymus, and they are characterized by deregulations of a series of biofunctions, which may be involved in the development of NETs. Hence, this study has provided not only a detailed comprehension of the molecular pathogenesis of thymic carcinoids with ectopic ACTH syndrome, but also a road map to approach thymic NETs at the system level. © 2009 Society for Endocrinology.
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Correspondence Address: Ning, G.; Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao-Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai 200025, China; email:guangning@medmail.com.cn |
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王燕燕 王曙
上海交通大学附属瑞金医院内分泌科
患者,女,69岁。2009年1月无明显诱因下出现乏力,当时程度较轻,未予以重视。2009年3月患者乏力症状加重,尿色逐渐加深,大便习惯改变,颜色变淡。4月18日入我院感染科治疗,诉轻度头晕、心慌,体重减轻10kg。无肝区疼痛,无发热,无腹痛、腹泻、腹胀、里急后重,无恶性、呕吐等。入院半月前于外院就诊,查肝功能:ALT 601IU/L,AST 785IU/L,TBIL 97.7umol/L,白蛋白 41g/L,甲状腺功能:游离T3 30.6pmol/L,游离T4 51.9pmol/L,心电图示快速房颤。
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