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Genetic abnormalities in sporadic parathyroid adenomas.

E Friedman1, A E Bale, S J Marx

  • 1Molecular Pathophysiology Branch, National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892.

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
|August 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

A specific chromosome 11 rearrangement involving the PTH gene was found in one parathyroid adenoma, suggesting its role in tumorigenesis. Mutations in H-ras, K-ras, and N-ras oncogenes were not detected in these tumors.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Genetics
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Parathyroid adenomas are typically benign tumors of the parathyroid glands.
  • Genetic alterations, including gene rearrangements and point mutations, are implicated in tumorigenesis.
  • The parathyroid hormone (PTH) gene and ras oncogenes are potential targets in parathyroid tumor development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of PTH gene rearrangements and point mutations in H-ras, N-ras, and K-ras oncogenes in sporadic benign parathyroid adenomas.
  • To identify potential genetic contributors to parathyroid adenoma formation.

Main Methods:

  • Genomic DNA analysis of 43 sporadic benign parathyroid adenomas.
  • Screening for rearrangements of the PTH gene.
  • Detection of point mutations in H-ras, N-ras, and K-ras oncogenes at specific codons (12, 13, and 61).

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Main Results:

  • One out of 43 parathyroid adenomas exhibited a chromosome 11 rearrangement involving the PTH gene (11p15) and a locus at 11q13.
  • This rearrangement was identical to a previously reported case, suggesting its significance in tumorigenesis.
  • No point mutations were detected in the H-ras, K-ras, or N-ras oncogenes in any of the analyzed adenomas.

Conclusions:

  • A specific chromosome 11 rearrangement involving the PTH gene may contribute to tumorigenesis in a subset of parathyroid adenomas.
  • Ras oncogene point mutations are not a common mechanism in the development of sporadic benign parathyroid adenomas.