Endocrine Abstracts

Purpose: To identify predictive biomarkers of recurrence in NFPTs, we used heat shock protein profiling approach to correlate protein expression profiles with tumor recurrence. Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are synthesized by cells in response to various stress conditions, including carcinogenesis. The expression of HSPs in tumors has been implicated in the regulation of apoptosis. In the current study, we attempted to clarify the significance of HSPs in NFPTs and their correlati...

Background: No predictive biomarkers for NFPT recurrence have been identified, apart from Ki67. We employed high-throughput mass spectrometry-based analyses to examine the phosphorylation pattern of different subsets of NFPTs. Methods: Based on histopathological, radiological and surgical features, NFPTs were sub-grouped into three groups: non-invasive (n = 15), invasive (n = 10) and recurrent (n = 5) subtypes. Invasiveness was...

Background: No predictive biomarkers have been identified for clinically nonfunctioning pituitary tumour (NFPT) recurrence, with Ki67 being controversial. We employed quantitative mass spectrometry-based analyses to examine the differential expression of proteins in NFPTs.Methods: NFPTs were sub-grouped: non-invasive/non-recurrent group (NI/NR-G, n=5), invasive group (I-G, n=10) and recurrent group (R-G, n=5). Invasiveness was ...

Background: There is no effective medical treatment available for non-functioning pituitary neuroendocrine tumours (NF-PitNETs). Recurrence (7-12%) or incomplete resection (30-45%) is a common feature. Thus, finding novel medical therapies to help the management of these tumours would be of great value. By using high-throughput mass spectrometry combined with functional characterisation, we explored novel therapeutic targets for NF-PitNETs.<p class="abstex...