Possible Markers for Distinguishing benign and Malignant Thyroid Tumors and Predicting Malignancy in Patients with Genetic Predisposition to Cancer

CONCLUSIONS: Alterations in redox metabolism play a crucial role in tumor formation; an imbalance between anti-/pro-oxidant systems may contribute to tumor formation and support its progression into a more malignant state. Thyroid cancer is characterized by a reduction in erythrocyte deformability, related to TSH levels. These alterations are less detectable in patients with benign thyroid tumors with a family history of cancer.PMID:38415532 | DOI:10.31557/APJCP.2024.25.2.465

Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention - February 28, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ivane Javakhishvili Konstantine Mardaleishvili Maia Mantskava Eka Shekiladze Magda Tortladze Sophio Kalmakhelidze Tamar Sanikidze Source Type: research