Abstract Search

ea0022p759 | Thyroid | ECE2010

Expressions of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), VEGF receptor 1 (VEGF1), insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) and IGF1 receptor in differentiated thyroid carcinoma

Karaca Zuleyha , Tanriverdi Fatih , Ozturk Figen , Elbuken Gulsah , Cakir Ilkay , Unluhizarci Kursad , Bayram Fahri , Kelestimur Fahrettin

Objective: Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1 (VEGFR1) are known to be related to thyroid tumorigenesis, but data are limited about their relationship with insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) and IGF1 receptor. The aim of this study was to clarify the role of VEGF, VEGFR-1, IGF1 and IGF1 receptor in thyroid tumorigenesis.Methods: We examined 40 patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) a...

0 shares

Endocrine Abstracts

Expressions of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), VEGF receptor 1 (VEGF1), insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) and IGF1 receptor in differentiated thyroid carcinoma

BiosciAbstracts