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Phenotypic and functional characterization of lymphocytes in autoimmune thyroiditis and in papillary carcinoma.
Anticancer research - 1 Jan 2000
Mardente Stefania, Lenti Luisa, Lococo Emanuela, Consorti Fabrizio, Della Rocca Carlo, Romeo Salvatore, Misasi Roberta, Antonaci Alfredo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Infiltrates of lymphocytes are found in both autoimmune thyroid disease and papillary cancer and are responsible for thyroid destruction in autoimmune disease. Their role in neoplastic transformation is not yet clear. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Phenotypic studies and the capacity to undergo apoptosis were assessed on peripheral and gland infiltrating lymphocytes from patients with autoimmune thyroiditis...
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