Effect of trachea stiffness on tumor distribution in papillary thyroid microcarcinoma

• Published in: Oncology letters Vol. 22; no. 1; pp. 1 - 518
• Main Authors: Zhang, Hua, Li, Taiyang, Du, Xilong, Li, Qihang, Huo, Bo, Jin, Rui, Li, Ping
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Athens Spandidos Publications 01.07.2021; Spandidos Publications UK Ltd; D.A. Spandidos
• Subjects: Analysis; Biomechanics; Esophagus; Gene expression; Genomics; Larynx; Oncology; Proteins; Scientific equipment and supplies industry; Software; Throat; Thyroid cancer; Thyroid diseases; Tumors; United States; China

Biomechanical factors play an important role in tumor distribution, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), invasion and other important processes. Despite fewer reports investigating biomechanical function in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), a large number of PTC cases are located close to the t...