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With an accumulation of experiences in in vitro diagnostics (IVD), Creative Biolabs has become an incontestable global leader in the IVD antibodies market and is equipped to provide a full range of IVD antibodies development services for thyroid cancer.
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Biomarkers and Antibodies Development for Thyroid Cancer With an accumulation of experiences in in vitro diagnostics (IVD), Creative Biolabs has become an incontestable global leader in the IVD antibodies market and is equipped to provide a full range of IVD antibodies development services for thyroid cancer. Composed of two lobes connected by an isthmus, the thyroid gland is an endocrine gland in the neck. It is located at the front of the neck. The main function of thyroid gland is to secrete thyroid hormones, which primarily influence the metabolic mechanism and protein synthesis. Thyroid cancer is cancer that develops from the tissues of the thyroid gland. It is a disease that involves the abnormality of cell growth. Potentially, they have the ability to spread to other parts of the body. Symptoms can include swelling or a lump in the neck. Tumors may originate from and spread into the thyroid and this case is not classified as thyroid cancer.
Fig 1. Stage IVB medullary thyroid cancer. Risk Factors Radiation exposure (at a young age) is a proven risk factor for thyroid cancer. The risk depends predominantly on the number of radiation people are given. Generally, the risk increases with larger doses and with younger age. Another risk factor for thyroid cancer is genetics. Several types of thyroid cancer are linked to the mutations. Moreover, these mutations could pass on to next generation. Type There are mainly four types of thyroid cancer which are papillary thyroid cancer, follicular thyroid cancer, medullary thyroid cancer, and anaplastic thyroid cancer. Diagnosis is often based on ultrasound and fine needle aspiration. Papillary Thyroid Cancer Papillary thyroid cancer is the most common type of thyroid cancer, representing 75% to 85% of all thyroid cancer cases. Women in the 20-55-year age group are more likely to catch thyroid cancer than men. Papillary thyroid
cancer is the predominant cancer type in children suffering from thyroid cancer and the patients with thyroid cancer who have undergone previous radiation to the head and neck. Although it can metastasize, it is often well-differentiated, slow-growing, and localized. Follicular Thyroid Cancer Follicular thyroid cancer, also called follicular thyroid carcinoma, is a major type of thyroid cancer, accounting for 15% of thyroid cancer cases. Women over 50 years of age are more likely to catch follicular thyroid cancer. Thyroglobulin, a glycoprotein predominantly produced by the follicular cells of the thyroid, accounts for approximately 50% of all the proteins of the thyroid gland. It can be used as a tumor marker for well-differentiated follicular thyroid cancer. Medullary Thyroid Cancer Originating from the parafollicular cells, medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) is another type of thyroid cancer. It is the third most common of all thyroid cancers, accounting for approximately 3% of all thyroid cancer cases. Approximately 25% of medullary thyroid cancer is caused by a mutation in the RET proto-oncogene. This form is classified as familial MTC. It is called sporadic MTC when it occurs all by itself. When it co-exists with tumors of the parathyroid gland and medullary component of the adrenal glands, it is called multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2). Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer Anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) is one of the most aggressive forms of cancer which has a very poor prognosis due to its aggressive behavior and resistance to cancer treatments. Although it is very rare, representing only 2% of all clinically recognized thyroid cancers, the survival of the patients is less than 1 year. Currently, multimodality treatment, such as surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy, is regarded the best strategy for improving outcome in patients with ATC. Diagnosis Thyroid nodules refer to the growth of cells or a lump in the thyroid gland, which is located in the anterior neck region. They are very common in the general population, and a great majority of them are benign. The initial workup for any newly discovered thyroid nodule should include the detection of a serum
thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level. The TSH is released from the anterior pituitary and signals the thyroid gland to ensure its function. When thyroid hormone levels are low, the TSH rises responsively and vice versa; thus, measuring a TSH level reveals the differentiation between functional and nonfunctional nodules. Creative Biolabs has been an incontestable global leader in diagnostic and management of cancer. Supported by our powerful platform, we are fully equipped to offer a full range of services. Please feel free to contact us for more details. Biomarker available now for Thyroid Cancer diagnosis: Thyroglobulin Calcitonin