Maeda I et al. – Abundant expression of tensin3 mRNA is reported in tissues that produce thyroid hormone, suggesting some fundamental roles in basic thyroid functions Methods
Study of tensin3 mRNA expression in 12 functional adenomas
Comparison of results with those in normal thyroid tissues, adenomatous goiters, and non-functioning thyroid follicular adenomas
Results
Abundant tensin3 mRNA expression in all 12 functional adenomas
Similar expression in normal thyroid tissues and adenomatous goiters; significantly lower expression in non-functioning follicular adenomas