Determination and characterization of hexokinase in thyroid cancer and benign neoplasms

Hexokinase (ADP: D-hexose-6-phosphotransferase, EC 2.7.1.1) was studied in human thyroid carcinomas (n = 11), follicular adenomas (n = 32), and normal thyroid tissue (n = 21). The specific activity was significantly increased in carcinoma (0.163 +/- 0.083 U/mg protein) compared with normal tissue (0...

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Published in:	Cancer Vol. 55; no. 7; p. 1519
Main Authors:	Verhagen, J N, Van der Heijden, M C, Rijksen, G, Der Kinderen, P J, Van Unnik, J A, Staal, G E
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-04-1985
Subjects:	Adenoma - analysis Carcinoma - enzymology Cell Compartmentation Electrophoresis Hexokinase - analysis Humans Thyroid Gland - enzymology Thyroid Neoplasms - enzymology
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