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Translational research in endocrine surgery
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Translational research in endocrine surgery

Scott K Sherman and James R Howe
Surgical oncology clinics of North America, Vol.22(4), pp.857-884
10/2013
DOI: 10.1016/j.soc.2013.06.012
PMCID: PMC3794713
PMID: 24012403
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/3794713View
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Abstract

This article reviews translational research in endocrine surgery, with a focus on disorders of the thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals, and endocrine pancreas. Discovery of genes responsible for heritable endocrine cancer syndromes has increased knowledge of the causes and mechanisms of endocrine cancer and has refined surgical treatment options. Knowledge of mutations in sporadic cancer has led to rapid progress in small-molecule kinase inhibitor strategies. These breakthroughs and their influence on current therapy are discussed to provide surgeons with an overview of the basic science research currently creating new clinical treatments and improving patient care.
Endocrine System Diseases - surgery Animals Endocrine Surgical Procedures - trends Humans Translational Medical Research

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