scholarly journals Thyroid Transcription Factor-1: Structure, Expression, Function and Its Relationship with Disease

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Lian Guan ◽  
Xu Zhao ◽  
Lin Tang ◽  
Jing Chen ◽  
Juanjuan Zhao ◽  
...  

Thyroid transcription factor-1 (TTF-1/NKx2.1) is a member of the NKx2 tissue-specific transcription factor family, which is expressed in thyroid follicle, parathyroid gland, alveolar epithelium, and diencephalon which originated from ectoderm, and participates in the differentiation, development, and functional maintenance of the above organs. Recent studies have shown that the abnormal expression of TTF-1 is closely related to the occurrence of a variety of human diseases and can be used as a potential new target for the diagnosis and treatment of related diseases. In this article, in order to strengthen the systematic understanding of TTF-1 and promote the progress of related research, we reviewed the structure, expression regulation, biological functions of TTF-1, and its role in the occurrence and development of human-related clinical diseases. Meanwhile, we prospect the future research direction of TTF-1, which might ultimately contribute to the understanding of the pathogenesis of related clinical diseases and the development of new prevention and treatment strategies.

2001 ◽  
Vol 125 (10) ◽  
pp. 1335-1339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter B. Illei ◽  
Juan Rosai ◽  
David S. Klimstra

Abstract Context.—Sclerosing hemangioma of the lung is well characterized histologically, but the line of differentiation expressed by the tumor cells has been unclear. Despite the implication by its name of a vascular neoplasm, sclerosing hemangioma is considered by most authorities to be an epithelial tumor, possibly related to the pulmonary epithelium. Objectives.—To determine the line of differentiation of the tumor cells with immunohistochemistry and to review the related literature. Design.—Nine cases of histologically typical pulmonary sclerosing hemangioma were studied with pan-epithelial (epithelial membrane antigen [EMA] and CAM 5.2), endothelial (CD31), neuroendocrine (chromogranin A), and pulmonary epithelial markers (thyroid transcription factor-1 and PE10). Staining intensity was separately evaluated in the pale cells of the solid areas and the cells lining the papillary structures. Results.—Both cell types were positive for thyroid transcription factor-1 and EMA in all cases (100%). Thyroid transcription factor-1 showed diffuse strong staining, and EMA staining varied from focal weak to diffuse strong. The pale cells showed focal staining for keratin (CAM 5.2) in 2 (28%) of 7 cases, and for PE10 in 5 (62%) of 8 cases. The papillary lining cells were at least focally positive with CAM 5.2 and PE10 in all cases (100%). Reactions for chromogranin and CD31 were negative in both cell types in every case. The number of PE10- or CAM 5.2–positive papillary lining cells was less than the number of EMA-positive papillary lining cells. Conclusion.—The uniform positivity for EMA is consistent with the notion that the tumor cells of sclerosing hemangioma are epithelial, and the strong thyroid transcription factor-1 positivity suggests differentiation toward pulmonary epithelium. The papillary lining cells expressing EMA as well as PE10 or CAM 5.2 likely represent entrapped metaplastic alveolar epithelium, whereas the papillary lining cells expressing only EMA more likely constitute true neoplastic cells similar to those in the solid areas.


Endocrinology ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 139 (6) ◽  
pp. 3014-3017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koichi Suzuki ◽  
Yoshihiko Kobayashi ◽  
Ryohei Katoh ◽  
Leonard D. Kohn ◽  
Akira Kawaoi

2011 ◽  
Vol 207 (11) ◽  
pp. 686-690 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthias Dettmer ◽  
Tae Eun Kim ◽  
Chan Kwon Jung ◽  
Eun Sun Jung ◽  
Kyo Young Lee ◽  
...  

2007 ◽  
Vol 131 (4) ◽  
pp. 582-587
Author(s):  
David N. Butcher ◽  
Peter Goldstraw ◽  
George Ladas ◽  
Michael E. Dusmet ◽  
Mary N. Sheppard ◽  
...  

Abstract Context.—Intraoperative distinction between primary and metastatic carcinomas in the lung at frozen section remains problematic. Objective.—To assess the value and practicality of immunohistochemistry for thyroid transcription factor 1 at the time of intraoperative frozen section. Design.—Thirty-three patients presented with either a solitary pulmonary mass or 2 pulmonary masses and a history of carcinoma in a different organ. In addition to routine frozen section for assessment of tumor type, we looked for expression of thyroid transcription factor 1, using the EnVision system with abridged methodology. Results.—Ten cases were positive for thyroid transcription factor 1, which was confirmed on subsequent paraffin sections. Nine of these were confirmed as primary pulmonary adenocarcinomas, but 1 case proved to be a rare false-positive metastatic colonic carcinoma. Twenty-three cases were negative on frozen section and reported as favoring metastatic disease. In all cases, additional immunohistochemical data increased diagnostic confidence, but particularly in cases of positive primary pulmonary tumors and in cases with disease metastatic from sites other than the large bowel. The average time in addition to that of the basic frozen section was 24 minutes per test with a cost of £32 (US$57). Conclusions.—Frozen section immunohistochemistry for thyroid transcription factor 1 shows specificity and sensitivity similar to those seen for formalin-fixed tissues and is feasible within the time frame of a thoracotomy. Diagnostic confidence is increased, especially with positive primary pulmonary tumors. However, its practice should be properly planned within an operative procedure as liberal usage will likely have significant staff and cost implications.


In Vivo ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 1571-1579 ◽  
Author(s):  
ROLANDAS ZABLOCKIS ◽  
EDVARDAS ŽURAUSKAS ◽  
EDVARDAS DANILA ◽  
VYGANTAS GRUSLYS

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