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Semin Reprod Med 2008; 26(6): 453-460
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1096125
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MicroRNAs and Possible Role in Pituitary Adenoma

Maria Chiara Zatelli1 , Ettore C. degli Uberti1
  • 1Section of Endocrinology, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Advanced Therapies, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Publication Date:
24 October 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

This review reports the current knowledge of microRNA (miRNA) expression in pituitary adenomas, focusing on recent microarray data. Moreover, a discussion is provided concerning the possible role of validated and putative targets of the most dysregulated miRNA in pituitary adenoma pathogenesis.

KEYWORDS

MicroRNA - pituitary - pituitary adenoma

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Prof. Ettore C degli Uberti

Section of Endocrinology, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Advanced Therapies, University of Ferrara

Via Savonarola 9, 44100 Ferrara, Italy

Email: dut@unife.it