Expression of miR-127, miR-154, and miR-183 in Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma Tumors.

Background: Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) accounts for 5%-10% of all thyroid cancers, but causes 13% of all thyroid cancer related deaths. MicroRNAs (miRs) have key functions in the development and progression of MTC. Altered expression of some miRs has been reported in many human cancers, including Thyroid cancer.