Prognostic Implications of miR-146b Expression and Its Functional Role in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

Abstract

Our results suggest that miR-146b is a novel prognostic factor of PTC. Furthermore, in vitro functional studies provided the mechanistic explanation for miR-146b in tumor aggressiveness. These results enhance understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in tumor aggressiveness in PTC, provide new prognostic biomarkers, and ultimately offer new leads for developing therapies for PTC.