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SynthesisEndocrine2025

A systematic review of emerging RNA markers in thyroid fine needle aspiration cytology samples: advancements and challenges.

Gamze Sönmez, Uğur Ünlütürk

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Synthesis in Endocrine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Gamze SönmezDepartment of Medical Biochemistry, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
Uğur ÜnlütürkDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. ugurunluturk@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-5054-1396

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSignificant advances have been made in detecting RNA markers that may indicate malignancy in fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) samples.

objectiveTo review the roles of protein-coding and non-coding RNAs in differentiating between malignant and benign thyroid nodules.

methodsA comprehensive literature search using PubMed, Science Direct, Web of Science, and SCOPUS databases was performed. We searched up until September 2024 and complemented by manual citation search.

resultsA total of 28 full-text articles were reviewed, encompassing 5770 FNAC samples, which included 3489 benign lesions and 2281 malignant lesions. The studies identified 43 messenger RNAs (mRNAs), 16 microRNAs (miRNAs), and 3 long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) that have the potential to distinguish malignant nodules. Among the mRNAs, PAPPA, TIMP1, and HMGA2, as well as the miRNAs, miR-146b, miR-375 and miR-222, appear to be the most promising molecules for diagnosis.

conclusionNumerous RNA markers have been shown to differentiate malignant from benign lesions. However, there is still a lack of patient-specific classification for thyroid cancer subtypes. Additionally, future studies should prioritize using a combination of molecular markers rather than relying on individual ones. Although current research mainly focuses on identifying cancer-specific molecules, it is important for future studies to shift towards a more patient-specific approach.

Indexed as

Biomarkers, TumorThyroid GlandThyroid NeoplasmsThyroid NoduleBiopsy, Fine-NeedleHumansMicroRNAsRNA, MessengerBiomarkers, TumorMicroRNAsRNA, MessengerDiagnosisFine-needle aspirationlncRNAsmiRNAsMolecular markerThyroid cancer

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PMID40346322
PMCPMC12289723

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