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Paper Spotlight: Prognostic Markers Identified in Ultra-Rare Adrenal Cancer
Feb 2, 2022
Explore the rare and aggressive adrenocortical carcinoma, with only 1-2 cases per million annually in the US. Learn about the symptoms and hormone levels associated with this cancer. Researchers identified GATA3 and APOBEC3B as prognostic markers, shedding light on the mechanisms of this ultra-rare disease.
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- APO-BEC3B is a crucial prognostic marker in adrenal cortical carcinoma, affecting 1-2 people per million annually in the US.
- GATA3 directly regulates APO-BEC3B gene expression, providing insights for potential treatment strategies in ACC patients.
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Prognostic Markers in Ultra-Rare Adrenal Cancer
Researchers identified the protein APO-BEC3B as overexpressed in adrenal cortical carcinoma, a rare and aggressive cancer affecting only 1-2 people per million annually in the US. They discovered the transcription factor GATA3, which directly regulates APO-BEC3B. Studies showed that adrenal cortical tumors producing excess hormones like cortisol and aldosterone exhibit symptoms such as abdominal pain. The research emphasized the significant impact of APO-BEC3B overexpression on DNA damage and mutations in ACC, presenting it as a crucial prognostic marker for patient outcomes.
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