The Clinical Values of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 and Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein-3 Levels in Blood and Thyroid Nodules

Aim. Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) is a potent mitogen for many cells. IGF-1 plays a role in the pathogenesis of various tumors with its mutagenic and antiapoptotic properties. The aim of this study was to determine both the serum and intranodular levels of IGF-1 and insulin-like growth facto...

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Main Authors: Ayfer Altas, Fatih Kuzu, Dilek Arpaci, Mustafa Unal, Murat Can, Figen Barut, Furuzan Kokturk, Sevil Uygun Ilikhan, Taner Bayraktaroglu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:International Journal of Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/3145234