Expression of hepatocyte growth factor in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis with nodular lesions
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) is an autoimmune thyroid disease frequently associated with hyperplastic nodules (HN)s. Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) is expressed in benign thyroid nodules and over-expressed in malignant thyroid nodules, particularly in papillary thyroid carcinomas. To elucidate the r...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2009-08-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Histochemistry |
| Online Access: | http://www.ejh.it/index.php/ejh/article/view/1141 |